[luv2linedance]

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]

Originally Posted by luv2linedance

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]

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]

Originally Posted by buggyone

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!

[Rollie]

Just like Lake Erie.

Rollie

[Topspinmo]

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, But we still vote for the same old career scumbags.

[Bruiser1]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

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]

Happens every year at this time