The Lake Lapeer Lake Improvement Board was formed in 2000 for the purpose of improving the water quality of Lake Lapeer. The first project was to improve the lake by developing a comprehensive plan to control the weeds in the lake. Previous to 2000, the Lake Lapeer Association was responsible for weeding the lake. This was done by harvesting the weeds each June. The cost was paid for by the Lake Lapeer Association Members.
After Lake Lapeer became the home to Eurasian Milfoil, harvesting was not as option, since it actually causes the Eurasian Milfoil to spread. After consulting with environmentalists and limnologists, the Lake Board chose to control the weeds with chemical applications. All lake residents are currently assessed for the cost of the chemical weeding.
PLM Lake and Land Management Corp. treats Lake Lapeer for weeds. The first chemical weeding is usually applied in early June when the weeds first appear.
Summer Weed and Algae Treatment:
Please watch your shoreline for the posting of the 8 1/2 x 11 yellow or green signs. The sign will indicate the date of the treatment and the products used. Any restrictions on the use of treated water for swimming, watering lawns, etc. will also be listed.
If residents have weed treatment in front of their property, they should find the posting of the 8 1/2 yellow or green sign from PLM indicating that their area was treated. If they do not have a sign in their yard, there are no restrictions in their area.