On Sunday, April 25th the first "LakeWatch" sampling was taken by three volunteers from the Water Quality Committee. The aim of this program is to monitor the quality of our Lake and help us maintain its health. Here are excerpts from Jupiter Town Times regarding Lake Protection...
PROTECT OUR LAKE
Many commercially available fertilizers contain nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that can become harmful runoff affecting the water quality in our lake. To combat this issue, the Jupiter Town Council passed an ordinance in October 2018 prohibiting the use of these fertilizers. Residents, landscapers and lawn care businesses are urged to avoid the use of these fertilizers when caring for plant life and lawns. Golf courses are exempt from the restrictions, but are encouraged to be careful about fertilizer application during the rainy season.
Many common fertilizers available at home improvement and lawn care stores most likely contain the harmful ingredients and are subject to the ban. There are alternative fertilizers that do not contain the chemicals that cause harmful runoff, and a list of acceptable fertilizers can be found at www.befloridiannow.org. This is the third article in a continuing series about our JL Lake. Please stay tuned for information about an upcoming Town Hall on our Lake.
