The organic Georgica Pond sediment is also rich in phosphorous. Phosphorous is known to bond to organic matter and that is why it is found in pond-bottom sediment. We hear a lot about nitrogen as a problem nutrient when overabundant in water bodies, but phosphorous can be equally problematic, especially in fresh water bodies. The excess phosphorous along with the shallow warm water are contributing factors to the algal blooms we have seen at the pond for many years. This sediment-a dark rich-looking soil-is filled with phosphorous. Over the years it has filled up with sediment. Town Pond serves as a large detention basin and receives run off from the surrounding land and roads. Heavy equipment removes the dark pond bottom muck.Īlthough Town Pond is manmade, the natural function it performs as a major tributary to Hook Pond is vital. Successful dredging of Town Pond will accomplish a number of objectives. The recommendation to dredge Town Pond was made in a study by Lombardo Associates back in April 2015. High praise is due the Village of East Hampton for forging on with this challenging project. Following up on our last e-Newsletter about dredging at Georgica Pond, you may have noticed that dredging has also begun at Town Pond in the heart of East Hampton Village.
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