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luv2linedance
08-09-2014, 04:32 PM
We are new to Collier - beautiful views - but in the past month are seeing green "scum" forming around the edges of the ponds on golf courses. This is our first summer. What's happening? Will it turn into a lily pad pond? Who should maintain it?

zcaveman
08-09-2014, 07:49 PM
We are new to Collier - beautiful views - but in the past month are seeing green "scum" forming around the edges of the ponds on golf courses. This is our first summer. What's happening? Will it turn into a lily pad pond? Who should maintain it?

It is probably just the runoff from the chemicals that they put on the golf course to kill weeds and promote grass growth.

Z

buggyone
08-09-2014, 07:54 PM
I noticed the title of the thread of "What's up with pond scum".

Naturally, I thought it was a political topic! Sorry 'bout that.

The pond algae is caused by warm nutrient fed water. Nothing to get concerned about. It is an annual cycle.

Chazz
08-09-2014, 08:27 PM
I noticed the title of the thread of "What's up with pond scum".

Naturally, I thought it was a political topic! Sorry 'bout that.

The pond algae is caused by warm nutrient fed water. Nothing to get concerned about. It is an annual cycle.

Glad to see that it wasn't just me!:loco:

Rollie
08-10-2014, 06:10 AM
Just like Lake Erie.

Rollie

Topspinmo
08-10-2014, 01:04 PM
I agree also probably run-off and water not be circulated and of course Dogs days of Aug.


Amazing how we read scum and immediately think Politician's:censored:, But we still vote for the same old career scumbags. :22yikes:

Bruiser1
08-10-2014, 01:34 PM
It is probably just the runoff from the chemicals that they put on the golf course to kill weeds and promote grass growth.

Z

Hemingway first wrote about it in his novel:

The scum also rises.

PaPaLarry
08-10-2014, 01:45 PM
Happens every year at this time