Canal Testing
During flooding and rain runoff, the risk of chemicals and other hazardous substances entering the water can be high. The sediments it leaves behind can have a devastating effect on the environment. This testing is designed to characterize contaminants and assess the implications on both our community environment and human health, ensuring the environmental quality of our canals. This type of testing can be helpful in determining dredging and canal maintenance needs.
Sources of contamination can include:
- Household waste
- Domestic fuels
- Chemical works
- Oil spillage
- Industrial warehouses/factories
- Sewage
Testing was done in 2017 with results indicating that the quality of our canals is within the acceptable range levels. To review the 2017 results, click on the document noted below.
Lottivue Dredge Sediment Testing
Brighton Analytical holds accreditation with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP), and Certifications with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for Drinking Water analysis and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Canal Weed Control
Weed Treatments
Emergent weed control is very important to keep the canals clear and navigable for all watercraft. We have contracted with Lake Pro to apply the summer canal weed treatments for the this season. Treatments are scheduled to be applied each year following estimated schedule*.
- Month of May
- Month of June
- Month of July
- Month of August
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) now requires contractors to provide a notice to their customers 7-45 days before a season's treatments begin. The notice (attached) lists any of the herbicides that MIGHT be used during the season (those actually employed and any associated water use restrictions will be listed on the post-treatment notifications distributed as always).
As treatments are done, a flyer/notice will be provided at each home located on a canal with specific water usage instruction.
*Dates each year will vary and canals will be treated within the indicated month, as weather permits.
Channel and Canal Safety
Due to the width of our canal access in and out into the lake, two boats of size may not be able to pass between the buoys.
Remember, incoming vessels have the right-of-way. When passing in the canals, please do so with as much room as depth conditions allow and slow your speed. Both vessels should keep to the starboard (right). When faced with this, we ask that you please transmit your intentions before acting to avoid any unfortunate situations.
No Wake
Please observe the No Wake buoys when entering and exiting the subdivision channels and canals, as well as when traveling within the canals. This is done to prevent waves from splashing against the bank and eroding the bank.
No wake zones are declared in lake, rivers or water bodies near the shore. A wake is the region of recirculating flow immediately behind a moving or stationary solid body, caused by the flow of surrounding fluid around the body.
Anyone interested in assisting with navigational projects, please contact: [email protected]
Helpful Links
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