For the past two years, toxins have been found in the lake, caused by algae primarily from phosphorous in farm and private property runoff, and warnings have gone up to avoid contact with the water. Unfortunately, fish and waterfowl are found floating in blue-green scum in channels and on beaches.
The sisters have no plans to move, though. “There’s no resale value on lakefront homes now,” said Sandy, “so we’ll sit on our cesspool and watch the algae grow.
“It never should have been allowed to get this way. The state spends millions advertising for Ohioans to stay in Ohio for their vacations, but ignored the state of its vacation spots.”
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