THE OFFICIAL TOWN OF WINDSOR NEWSLETTER
WINDSOR MATTERS JUNE 2025
Understanding Windsor Lake’s Algae Blooms with Cutting-Edge Tech As summer kicks off and Windsor Lake reopens for swimming, the Town of Windsor is reintroducing an exciting Capital Improvement Project (CIP) focused on protecting this valuable community resource. This season, four LG Sonic MPC-Buoys—part of a data-driven initiative—are being re-deployed to help the town monitor and better understand harmful algae blooms.
growth at the cellular level—an ecofriendly, non-chemical approach that complements Windsor’s broader stormwater management efforts. The goal is not to eliminate algae outright, but to decrease the length of time it takes water quality to recover after a bloom, and to build a better picture of when blooms may occur, allowing staff to respond quickly and efficiently.
Each buoy continuously tracks key indicators such as water temperature, pH levels and chlorophyll concentrations, giving town staff realtime insight into conditions that can trigger algae blooms.
Algae blooms, often driven by excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, pose risks to both public health and aquatic ecosystems. In recent years, these events have become more frequent throughout Colorado, leading to beach closures and water quality warnings. With live data from the buoys, Windsor is taking a proactive stance—aiming
Rather than treating algae directly, the MPC-Buoys use low-power ultrasonic pulses to disrupt algae
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to safeguard lake users and protect downstream waterways. This project is part of Windsor’s ongoing commitment to smart, sustainable water management. In addition to the MPC-Buoys, the town has also invested in floating wetlands, nutrient-absorbing filter logs and shoreline restoration projects—all designed to reduce nutrient loading and enhance aquatic habitat. To ensure the buoys can collect accurate data and operate safely, lake visitors are asked to follow all boating rules and avoid coming too close to the buoy units. They are clearly marked and play a vital role in the town’s summer water quality strategy.