Excess algae in West Point Lake triggers state pollution reduction plan - Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
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Excess algae in West Point Lake triggers state pollution reduction plan - Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
In 2024, West Point Lake exceeded Georgia’s water quality standards for chlorophyll-a for the second consecutive year, triggering the development of a state-mandated pollution reduction plan called a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL).Chlorophyll-a, a green pigment found in algae, is a key measure of water quality and environmental health. The algae grow in excess when nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) enter the water from wastewater discharges, …
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