Dog feces that enters the water through runoff also introduces an increased amount of nutrients into lakes and ponds. The increased addition of these nutrients may lead to more severe algae blooms or other water quality problems.
Cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, are a growing concern in our waterbodies. When a toxic blue-green algae bloom is left uncontrolled, it may result in a loss of drinking water, restrictions on recreational activities, and limit where fish can live.
This type of algae relies on ample amounts of nitrogen to survive, which just so happens to be the main ingredient in dog feces.
It is important for residents to understand that “out of sight, out of mind” isn’t an excuse, and there are consequences to leaving their pets waste on the ground.
