SEPTIC SYSTEM STUDY Did you know that septic systems are considered the sleeping giant of potential pollution of Platte Lake? The Platte Lake Improvement Association has completed its most comprehensive analysis of the septic systems that surround Platte Lake. There could be as many as 1 out of 6 systems fall into a high-risk category. A study done in Mid-Michigan found that 20% of people who have septic systems did not even know they had one! Read about our analysis here to learn more about how you can keep Platte Lake safe by knowing your septic system. MDNR releases first tagged fish in a 5-year study that may Positively impact Platte Lake | LATEST EVENTS/NEWS Here's the info on our 8/8 Shoreline Best Practices EventFollow us on: plattelake.org, Facebook (Platte Lake Improvement Association), Instagram (plattelakeassoc)Report cases of Swimmers Itch hereThe latest update of our Database of lake data is available hereNote: To view the database download the file to your hard drive. Once on the hard drive, select the file, right click "properties", select "unblock" and apply. The file will then be ready to open in Microsoft Excel |
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Since our efforts began in 1978, we’ve seen a 12 foot increase in depth clarity.
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