Muck Removal

newbie · 03-06-2009, 09:25 AM

Let me first say that I would never put anything into our lake that would be illegal or bad for it.

My new shorefront has not been tended for the last several decades and there is a fair amount of muck and rotted debris (leaves, sticks, dead algae, etc). Searching the web, I can across this product "The Sludge & Muck Digester Pellets "

http://www.lakeweeds.eventwebsitebui...kDigester.html

They state that it is just a natural biological that acts similiar to the bioligicals in our septic systems

So the questions are, 1) Is this legal, I did try and search DES website, but came up with nothing, not even a mention.

2) Is this for real? Does anyone have any experience with this product or one like it, another search brings up a company called Aquicide

Any comments would be helpful, like I said, I am just beginning my research and this forum has always been a great resource.

Thanks

Newbie

SAMIAM · 03-06-2009, 08:20 PM

If you have a sandy bottom you can clean it with a roof rake.Here's how it works.Secure your boat to the dock with the motor facing the shore and put it into gear.Adjust the trim so that you get a nice current running and then loosen the debris with the rake.I bought two so that I could combine the handles for extra long reach.Every year I get lots of leaves (western exposure) and it cleans right up in an hour or so.This won't work if the bottom is mucky.

Merrymeeting · 03-07-2009, 08:11 AM

Newbie,

I don't know for sure, but I would expect that putting chemicals in the lake would be in violation of some of the existing waterfront laws.

I'd also suggest that, given the size of the lake, the dilution factor would be huge and I doubt it would be very effective. Save your money.

As noted, while technically in violation of shoreland protection laws, in most areas of the lakes region, you can effectively clear a swimming area with a rake and a little elbow grease. If the kids use it often, it will then stay clear.

Either that or encourage a bunch of Sunfish to make nests in the area. They are very effective at clearling the bottom for their nests

03-06-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
newbie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Just North of Boston Posts: 105 Thanks: 57 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Muck Removal Let me first say that I would never put anything into our lake that would be illegal or bad for it. My new shorefront has not been tended for the last several decades and there is a fair amount of muck and rotted debris (leaves, sticks, dead algae, etc). Searching the web, I can across this product "The Sludge & Muck Digester Pellets " http://www.lakeweeds.eventwebsitebui...kDigester.html They state that it is just a natural biological that acts similiar to the bioligicals in our septic systems So the questions are, 1) Is this legal, I did try and search DES website, but came up with nothing, not even a mention. 2) Is this for real? Does anyone have any experience with this product or one like it, another search brings up a company called Aquicide Any comments would be helpful, like I said, I am just beginning my research and this forum has always been a great resource. Thanks Newbie

03-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,837 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	If you have a sandy bottom you can clean it with a roof rake.Here's how it works.Secure your boat to the dock with the motor facing the shore and put it into gear.Adjust the trim so that you get a nice current running and then loosen the debris with the rake.I bought two so that I could combine the handles for extra long reach.Every year I get lots of leaves (western exposure) and it cleans right up in an hour or so.This won't work if the bottom is mucky.

03-07-2009, 08:11 AM	#3
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	Newbie, I don't know for sure, but I would expect that putting chemicals in the lake would be in violation of some of the existing waterfront laws. I'd also suggest that, given the size of the lake, the dilution factor would be huge and I doubt it would be very effective. Save your money. As noted, while technically in violation of shoreland protection laws, in most areas of the lakes region, you can effectively clear a swimming area with a rake and a little elbow grease. If the kids use it often, it will then stay clear. Either that or encourage a bunch of Sunfish to make nests in the area. They are very effective at clearling the bottom for their nests