It’s the start of winter, and snow has already begun to fall in many places. But before we can enjoy those first flakes, there is something else that needs to happen: a lake must be cooled down! Before ice can form on a lake, all the water in the lake must be cooled to below freezing. This article will show you what it takes for a body of water to cool down quickly and safely so that ice won’t form until spring. With these tips from our experts at Cumberland Lake Services, you’ll be able to keep your lakes frozen-over this winter! In the next sentence, you will describe how to cool a lake quickly. When temperatures drop below freezing on the shoreline of your lakes in Cumberland Lake Services territory, it is important to start an ice control process as soon as possible! The sooner you act, the less chance there is for damaging ice formations that could cause problems with navigation and hydro-electric power generation. It’s also much cheaper (and more environmentally friendly) than attempting to break up ice by using chemicals or salt water treatments. Â Here are some key steps: * Before starting any work around fragile or sensitive species populations like aquatic plants and migratory birds, obtain permission from local authorities.* Determine if your company needs a permit for this kind of work
