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.
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.
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.