Little Traverse Lake Property Owners Association
Regional Water Studies & Resources
Maintaining the quality of Little Traverse Lake water and its tributaries is essential. You can help by doing things such as:
creating or maintaining a natural shoreline buffer, eliminating or significantly reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides,
proper inspection and maintenance of septic systems, keeping leaves/ grass clippings, boat fuel, cleaners and other chemicals from entering the lake, thoroughly washing watercraft and gear before entering the lake to prevent hitch-hiker species.
Water Quality
Little Traverse Lake Water Studies
Cladophora
The presence of cladophora algae indicates an over-abundance of nutrients in the water, generally from sources such as septic system leaching or fertilizer run-off. A baseline survey of cladophora on Little Traverse Lake was conducted in 2016.
Enteric Bacteria / E.coli
The LTLPOA Water Quality Committee is watching for levels of human fecal pollution through Enteric Bacteria and E.coli testing.
Proposals/Presentations
Water Testing Presentation & Proposal (Ray Canale)