What did the lake turn blue…and why does it smell bad sometimes?
We are fortunate that our lake is now very healthy due in part to our aeration system; but one of the downsides is that with very clear water, the algae on bottom grows faster with the increased sunlight that reaches it. To override this, our lake maintenance company adds a harmless coloring to filter the sunlight. The algae then dyes and floats to the top, which can cause an odor until it dries out and finally sinks.
