The State of Vermont granted the Town of Franklin a whole lake aeration system in an effort to reduce the intensity and duration of potentially harmful blue-green algae blooms in Lake Carmi. 2019 was the first summer season of the aeration project.
In Lake Carmi, blooms most often appear after the layer of water at the bottom of the lake runs out of oxygen, Aeration works by keeping all water throughout the lake oxygen rich at all times. This creates a less hospitable environment for blue-green algae blooms.
UVM Extension Buoy
You may have noticed a buoy in the middle of the lake. This buoy is part of the UVM Extension that is monitoring water quality on the lake. This data is crucial to tracking the progress that the aeration system is making. You can view the buoy data here: epscor.uvm.edu/LakeCarmi/
In Lake Carmi, blooms most often appear after the layer of water at the bottom of the lake runs out of oxygen, Aeration works by keeping all water throughout the lake oxygen rich at all times. This creates a less hospitable environment for blue-green algae blooms.
UVM Extension Buoy
You may have noticed a buoy in the middle of the lake. This buoy is part of the UVM Extension that is monitoring water quality on the lake. This data is crucial to tracking the progress that the aeration system is making. You can view the buoy data here: epscor.uvm.edu/LakeCarmi/
Updates: As of May 19th, the aeration system has been turned on by Rob Evans for the 2021 season
A circular bubble pattern may be visible on the surface. It is completely safe to boat or swim across these areas.