Hammond Lake

LAKE AWARENESS COMMITTEE 

The Lake Awareness Committee was formed by a few concerned Hammond Lake residents following a report on the lake at the 1996 annual meeting. Committee members believe the lake is a precious resource and that we should do what we can to preserve its health and cleanliness. Jeremy Olson is the Lake Manager and responsible for all riparian initiatives. He can be reached at jtolson210@gmail.com. 

Our mission

To preserve the water quality of Hammond Lake and prevent against known threats to the ecosystem. Water quality enriches our lifestyle and is vital to property value. We must raise awareness, develop regulations, and enforce deed restrictions that pertain to the health of the lake.

 HAMMOND LAKE WATER QUALITY RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Absolutely NO MOTORS of any kind on Hammond Lake

2. Do not use commercial lawn fertilizers unless they are registered applicators (see list below)*

3. Prevent Zebra Mussels - boats that have been in other bodies of water must be cleaned & dry-docked for 2 weeks before re-entry into Hammond Lake

4. It is important to have septic tanks pumped out annually

5. Lakefront residents should not use commercial fertilizer but rather the naturally nutriated lake water from your sprinkler

6. Restrict the use of weed killer in the spring

7. Do not over-water your lawn - this contributes to leeching and nutrient run-off, and lowers the lake level in the Fall

8. Use household products with little or no phosphate. For the dishwasher use liquid Palmolive (3%) and Cascade (4.4%). For cleaning products: Fantastic, Tilex Soap Scum Remover, Murphy’s Oil Soap, Lysol Tub and Tile Cleaner, Palmolive Handwashing Soap, and Shaklee dishwashing detergent. Avoid products with ammonia. 

9. Rake leaves out of the lake in the fall and spring. Decomposing leaves cause algae build up.

10. Discourage Goose & Duck populations - do not feed birds because human food alters their feces

Registered Fertilizer Applicators (2018)