High Phosphates in your Pond/Lake=Toxic

Phosphorus occurs naturally in rocks and other mineral deposits.  During the natural process of weathering, the rocks gradually release the phosphorus as phosphate ions which are soluble in water and the mineralize phosphate compounds breakdown.   Phosphates PO4-3 are...

Why your Septic is Designed to FAIL

NJ Health Department on Septic Design and Installation? In RED is WHY it is designed to FAIL! The Private Septic System The majority of Hunterdon County homeowners rely exclusively on private septic systems to properly treat and dispose of domestic waste. Lack of...

Aquatic Plants

For technical purposes, we differentiate into 4 groups:  algae, floating aquatic plants, submerged weeds, and emergent weeds.  Here is our definition and some examples for each.  A.  Algae  Primitive plants closely related to fungi.  No true leaves, stems, or root...

Duckweed

Duckweed Has an Amazing Growth Rate If you live anywhere near still water, you probably already know how fast duckweed can spread until it covers a pond.   On average, one duckweed plant can grow one daughter plan per day, effectively doubling its population and...

Bathroom Odor from Septic

Satisfied Customer: Dear Organic Earth, I have a summer home in Hawley PA, on Lake Wallenpaupack. The house has been in my family for over 30 years. It’s a ranch with 4 bedroom,2 bathroom,2 houses up from the lake. Of course we have a septic system. Over the...