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The quality of the
river during warm weather periods caused problems. When a
river's velocity is too slow, oxygen is depleted, threatening
the health of the river.
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The river near the dam was a nearly
stagnant dam pool. Large amounts of vegetation and algae formed on
the surface of the water. Decaying algae robbed the river of oxygen. |
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Summit County's
Department of Environmental Services (DOES), in cooperation with
the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), tested the
oxygen levels in the stretch of river upstream from the dam. The
oxygen levels were too low for the river to meet water quality
standards.
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The Solution: Increase
the Velocity of the Water |
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If the
velocity of the river is increased, so are the oxygen
levels, creating a healthier river and aquatic environment.
After considering several alternatives to improve the water
quality, the Summit County DOES and OEPA agreed to increase
the velocity by lowering the dam.
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Modifications to the dam began in August, 2005. To see how
the dam and project changed after construction started,
visit the
Removing the Dam
page of this website. |
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