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WELL WATER TESTING DAY
by Jim Schwartz
ONCE AGAIN, THE ASSOCIATION'S Environment and Ecology Committee is sponsoring a Well Water Testing Day for all Ten Mile Lake residents. The event will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2002 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is urged to participate. It's an easy and reliable way to make sure your drinking water is safe. Pick up a sampling kit at the testing station nearest you and carefully follow the simple instructions included with the container. There will be a $16 charge for each sample, payable when you pick up the kit. When you have drawn your water sample, return the container to the same testing station: South Shore - Former Woock's Store, Lower Ten Mile Lake Road. North Shore - Jerry Mill's Garage, at 5323 Upper Ten Mile Lake Road.
The testing program analyzes the samples for nitrates and coliform bacteria. Nitrates can accumulate as a consequence of acid rain or from leaking and/or improperly functioning septic systems. Coliform bacteria occur when there are sources of fecal contamination. In about 10 days you will receive your test results. If your water is okay you will be pleased to know that it is safe to drink. If your sample fails the test, instructions accompanying the results will advise you as to appropriate corrective procedures. Usually, chlorinating your well takes care of the problem, a procedure you can perform yourself or, if you prefer, you can retain a professional to do it. Once the well has been decontaminated, the water should be retested to make certain the problem has been corrected.
TEN MILE LAKE ASSOCIATION HANDBOOKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE - DO YOU HAVE YOURS?
by Gail Becher
TMLA Handbooks were distributed and made available for pick up last year. Designed to offer easy access to a variety of information on the lake and the association, these handbooks included the TML Long Range Management Plan, guidelines for Property Stewardship and Water Safety, and a map showing the location of hazard buoys and loon nesting sites. Enough handbooks were printed so that one is available per household. (Should multiple families make up a household, please share one copy.) For those who have not yet obtained a handbook, they will be made available for pick up on June 22nd and July 6th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:a.m. at the Hackensack Senior Center Parking Lot.
