Water quality study cited in Morning Sentinel article on Belgrade lakes
A 1996 University of Maine study on water quality was mentioned in the Morning Sentinel article, “Belgrade Lakes water quality could dive in a decade.” A recent analysis of 40 years of water tests indicates that water quality on the lakes is on a downward trend, and if not reversed, could lead to serious water quality issues and widespread algae blooms in as few as 10 years, according to the article. The landmark UMaine study found that water quality has an effect on property values, meaning reduced quality could cause a drop in tax dollars, the article states.