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Is there raw sewage that runs into Conway Lake? I know years ago Moon Lake, Ms. had that. I lived on a lake in Ms. about 20 years ago, and found out that two old houses on that lake were grandfathered in that allowed that. I stopped fishing that lake don't you know...:puke
They used to dump Conway city sewer in a creek that ran into it was told. A few years back I saw on the news where officals flew over and used infer red photo to find septic problems from houses around the lake and made them repair ? I prefer not eat eat fish from most shallow woody lakes near towns or surrounded by farm land because of lower water quality or containation . But nothing is sqeaky clean these days . Even Lakes like Nimrod where it is fed by mountain streams and no big cities has been found to have mercury containation in the fish . You never know what is in any waters because Forest Service , timber companies , farmers , and individuals have used chemicals like herbicides and pesticides . Runoff from livestock and septic systems. We have had in years past wood treating plants in remote spots that had runoff problems . Nothing is 100% free of contamintion in our modern world .
Prime example a couple years back we had a bad green algea bloom which shut down swimming in Nimrod . Most could not understand why it happened . When you have a high nutrient load hit the water is causes a algea bloom . This mostly likely human or animal wastes . It just so happened we had a large rain in July . Local farmers spread animal wastes such as Poultry litter , hog manure ,and cattle manure on hay fields alot during summer . If we get a big rain about the same time it can get washed into streams and into our lakes .:yikes
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Originally Posted by NIMROD
Dang..HolyCrap I wish I hadn't ask that question...holy jeebies....:puke
There used to be several houses around Lake Conway that had their septic lines running into the lake. The EPA put a stop to that years ago and made everybody put in new systems. They do periodic testing of the water now to make sure that it is clean. There hasn't been an issue in years that I am aware of.
I think what Nimrod is referring to is there used to be a water treatment plant that released the clean water back into one of the creeks that dumps into Conway. That plant is no longer operational. That was a huge source of nutrients for the lake and I believe one of the reasons why it has been so productive. Losing that source is NOT a good thing, as some may think.
Yep Conway is disgusting, fish at your own risk... I have ate soo many i have become addicted and immune to it tho. But there is still time for you guys. I really care about your all's health. Don't forget the oil spill a coupla years ago also. I just feel compelled to tell you all that you may want to fish elsewhere for health reasons. I really do care about your health.
I can't let you bear that burden alone Russ, call me soon and let's remove some contamination.:biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePro
You guys are messin' with me ain't ya, I kinda seem it coming...:HandsClapping
They don't call em "crap-pie" fer nuttin!Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie cowboy
Good stuff Russ!Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePro
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Originally Posted by Cmj
I can see already that Cmj is a sick puppy, and and needs to seek professional help with you other puppies...:biggrin
You have noooo idea!!Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie cowboy
Last I heard they were pumping oil into Lake Conway down around Mayflower. Fish at your own risk, and never flip a lit cigarette into the water.
Well, that definitely leaves me out.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCC
CACA!!Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie cowboy
(Waiver)--This is a joke. [emoji4]
Conway Corp once had effluent waster water flowing into stone dam creek which feed into lake Conway. The plant is no longer in service therefore many nutrients once entering the lake no longer are there. I believe this will have an impact.
Mercury getting into the lake/water? We're always looking for the man made form, a leak from a plant. I was watching a kids program (Caption Planet) with my granddaughter years ago. There are 111 or so videos on Utube so it's kinda hard to find it. This big business pig looking guy wanted to build a lake. He wasn't going to remove any of the trees and brush from the valley before building the dam. Green wood expels mercury into the water as it ages. We add green wood for habitat so we are adding to the problem too.
I started fishing Conway last summer. Concerning the oil spill on Conway I kind of like the idea I can save money because of it. I no longer have to buy Crisco to cook my crappie as they come pre-oiled and ready for the frying pan. I has no seeen any side effecds fronm ateing fsh from Comwayy.