SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Prescott to Improve Watson Lake Water Quality

Episode Date: June 2, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!On June 2, the City of Prescott will begin treating Watson Lake to improve water quality and reduce algae and aquatic weed growth. Aquatic Consulting and Testing, the City���s consultant, will apply a phosphorus-binding product to the lake. Phosphorus binding removes excess nutrients from the water and lake sediment to reduce algae and aquatic weed blooms while improving water quality and clarity. The treatment is safe for drinking water, aquatic life, and recreational users. It follows guidance from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and aligns with the City’s lake management plan. “This treatment helps protect Watson Lake so... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-to-improve-watson-lake-water-quality/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. On June 2nd, the city of Prescott will begin treating Watson Lake to improve water quality and reduce algae and aquatic weed growth. Aquatic consulting and testing, the city's consultant, will apply a phosphorus binding product to the lake. Phosphorus binding removes excess nutrients from the water and lake's sediment to reduce algae and aquatic weed blooms while improving water quality and clarity. The treatment is safe for drinking water, aquatic life, and recreational use.

users. It follows guidance from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, ADEQ, and aligns with the city's lake management plan. This treatment helps protect Watson Lake So families can enjoy it safely for fishing, kayaking, and other fun activities, said Josephine Marissa, Addix Water Quality Division Deputy Director. Cleaner water means fewer algae blooms, a healthier environment for fish and wildlife, and better protection for public health. During treatment, a small pontoon will travel across the lake and apply the product as a cloudy liquid slurry. To ensure the best results, the city asks lake users to avoid the boat's path and wake. The lake will be open with no restrictions on fishing or recreation during treatment. The city expects to complete the treatment

in two days. For more information, call Prescott Public Works at 928-7771-1130. Catch up with more local news stories on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F-1R-SD2.com. Subscribe and be the F-1R-SD know.