The Alum Dosing Station has been approved by the Conservation Commission and we remain very hopeful that this state-of-the-art addition will move forward this spring!
Alum (aluminum sulfate) is a nontoxic material commonly used in water treatment plants to clarify drinking water. It has been utilized successfully on numerous projects in Massachusetts and around the country to lower phosphorus and nutrient levels, reducing the frequency and severity of nuisance algae blooms. It has proven it's effectiveness during pre season applications at Indian lake since 2015.
Evaluating and moving forward new ideas in lake management is a huge win for the City of Worcester!