Springfield Lake

Algae Testing for Springfield Lake both in Springfield and Lakemore detected algae toxins at unsafe levels. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid all contact with Springfield Lake water. This public health advisory will be in effect until algae toxins return to safe levels.

Springfield Lake Test Results 08/30/2023

Springfield Lake Test Results 06/16/2023

Springfield Lake Test Results 04/26/2023

Springfield Lake Test Results 10/24/2022

Springfield Lake Test Results 06/06/2022

Ecoli Test results

Springfield Lake Test Results 08/02/21

Springfield Lake Test Results 06/10/21

Springfield Lake Test Results 04/23/21


Contact

Additional questions about harmful algal blooms may be directed to Summit County Public Health Department at 330-926-5600.

What Residents Can Do To Help Springfield Lake

Springfield Lake Task Force Summary Report And Recommendations

Harmful Algal Blooms In Ohio Waters


Nutrient Sources of Harmful Algal Blooms

Nutrient sources of harmful algal blooms

 

 

Things you can do to help improve Springfield Lake and surface waters:

 

1.  Pick up Poop!!!  Eliminating animal fecal waste reduces runoff of unhealthy bacteria and nutrients such as nitrogen and pHosphorus, which can accumulate in our Lake and waterways.  

 

2.  Disconnect downspouts and redirect your gutters.  Just 1/2 inch of rain on a 1000 sq foot house results in 300 gallons of water.  That water can be used to directly re-charge lawns and gardens. 

Directing rainwater to ditches doesn’t allow the natural filtration of rain to our groundwater resources.  Solutions can include pop-up drains, downspout extensions, rain gardens, native plantings, and rain barrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Downspouts that are connected to sewers have potential to cause basement back-ups and overload the sanitary system.


Downspout


Blue Heron on Springfield Lake