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Water Quality Reports Page
Water Test results provided by the DEC and Darrin Fresh Water Institute. These are records not related to the CSLAP water test results. Test data is from both analytical and fecal coliform count testing.

  • Septic Dye Test Results Page- (2000) 82% of properties tested, 100% passed .
  • Ask Dr. Lake some of the health aspects of lake management; testing for Coliforms and their indicators in lake sampling 3-2008.
  • NYSFOLA Website- New York State Federation of Lakes Association website.
  • CSLAP Water Test Results- NYS DEC Essex county.
  • Ice On and Off Data- A list of available ice information
  • Lake Levels Page- A listing of lake water levels and dates.
  • Waterworks Magazine- The NYSFOLA organization publishes this magazine 2- 3 times per year. Themagazine highlights issues facing and affecting lake in NYS. Past issues can be found here. However, starting in fall of 2022, when an issue has articles that are specific to EL they are shared here with references to the pages that are of most relevance to our/ your needs.
Secchi Dip In
2014 Secchi Dip In Participation Page- Photos of participation.

What is a Secchi Disk?
What do Harmful Algal Blooms Look Like What Does
Good Cladophora Algae
Look Like?


October 2022 NYSFOLA Waterworks

Please see pages 7 and 8

Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program Water Testing Results
What is CSLAP? NYSFOLA and DEC

NYSFOLA Optional CSLAP Observations- Ice on/off, boat counts and recreation survey, anglers survey, Zebra Mussels and monitoring.

The NYSFOLA organization publishes the Magazine Waterworks 2- 3 times per year. This magazine highlights issues facing and affecting lakes in NYS. Past issues can be found here. However, starting in fall of 2022, when an issue has articles that are specific to EL they are posted here with references to the pages that are of most relevance to our/ your needs.

CSLAP Water Quality Reports

2023 (when available)

2023 Sample Collection Photos and Videos

2023- The link to the DEC hosting of the original information with different formatting. (when available)

2022 Field Data Report- preliminary report date.

2022 CSLAP Full Report

2022- The link to the DEC hosting of the original informationwith different formatting.

2021 Collection Photos

2021 CSLAP Full Report

2021- The link to the DEC hosting of the original informationwith different formatting.

2020 Collection Photos

2020 Full Report

2020- The link to the DEC hosting of the original informationwith different formatting.

After 2020 the CSLAP reports are hosted by the NYS DEC on their website.
CSLAP Report Guide AVAILABLE HERE

Prior to 2020 the CSLAP reports were hosted by NYS FOLA on their website.
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2019 CSLAP Full Report
2019 CSLAP Cover Letter
2019 Preliminary In Season Report
2019 CSLAP Water Sample Processing Image
2020 CSLAP Water Sample Sampling Image
2018 CSLAP report (Note there are some changes to the report from previous years. Please see this letter from Stephaine June)
2018 Preliminary In Season Report.
CSLAP Score Card

From 2018 Moving Forward, the score card is included in the final report and not issued as a seperate report.

2017 No Score Card Issued

2016 No Score Card Issued

2015 CSLAP Eagle Lake Q & A

2015 CSLAP scorecard report.

2014 CSLAP Eagle Lake Q & A

2014 CSLAP scorecard report.

2013 CSLAP scorecard report.

2013 Letter regarding blue green algae

2012 CSLAP scorecard report.

2011 CSLAP scorecard report.

2010 CSLAP scorecard report. (first year offered)

2017 CSLAP Reports 2016 CSLAP Reports
(Note that this report is in a new shortened format)
2015 CSLAP Reports 2014 CSLAP Reports
2013 CSLAP Reports 2012 CSLAP Reports
2011 CSLAP Reports 2010 CSLAP Reports
2009 CSLAP Reports 2008 CSLAP Reports
2007 CSLAP Reports 2006 CSLAP Reports (No Report Issued)
2005 CSLAP Reports 2004 CSLAP Reports
2003 CSLAP Reports 2002 CSLAP Reports
2001 CSLAP Reports 2000 CSLAP Reports

Stephaine June, NYS DEC, Research Scientist, Division of Water, Lake Monitoring & Assessment Section, is taking over the responsibilities from retiring Scott Kishbaugh for completing DEC's portion of the CSLAP program. Her letter of introduction and contact information are provided here.

CSLAP Applications / Volunteer Waivers
2025 When available
2024 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2023 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2022 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2021 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2020 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2019 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2018 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2017 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2016 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2015 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2014 CSLAP Application and Volunteer Waivers-(This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2013 CSLAP/FOLA application and membership form; (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2012 CSLAP/FOLA application and membership form; prior years are not available. (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2002 CSLAP notice of payment required for membership with the NYS Federation of Lakes to continue CSLAP.
11-21-1999 Federation of Lakes and NYS DEC: Application for membership with CSLAP
2023-01-18 Email to the Board- of recent and historic details for reasons to continue CSLAP testing by R. Tiedemann.

 

Independent Water Quality Test Results
Darrin Freshwater Institute (DFWI) Bacterial and Fecal Analysis and In House Testing
ELPOI conducts independent test for both Total Coliform Bacterial Analysis and Fecal Coliform Bacterial Analysis. Water samples for these tests are typically taken at the end of the summer when it is suspected that any failures in septic systems or other sources for Fecal material would be at their highest. Sampling takes place at several locations around the lake. These sites were chosen based on water movement at these locations and the possibility that they would capture any problems that might be in the area. The samples are collected by volunteer lake residents with analysis being conducted by Darrin Freshwater Institute at their Bolton Landing, NY facility. Base results of these test can be used to determine the general quality of the lakes water, if any significant changes from a year to year test results comparison were detected further study could take place. It should be noted that the Total Coliform counts can not differentiate human from animal (ducks, fish, etc.) sources and any count number must be carefully considered.
2024
 

2024 Spring Testing- When Available

2024-01-19 Email- Discussion of spring 2024 testing and what kits to purchase.

2023

For the 2023 season ELPOI is trying out a new in-house water test kit for fecal testing- this test kit allows processing of water sample for recreational use the cost is less then using an outside testing lab. The water will be tested in early summer before recreational use starts and some time again during the summer as time permits. The test results will be posted below going forward.

2023-09-05 In House Fecal Testing- Results email from 4x test locations.

2023-08-10 In House Testing Verification- Using a non Eagle Lake stream known to have run off from cow pasture to test positive test results.

2023-07-31 Invoice- For 2023-09-05 in house water testing kit.

2023-06-06 In House Fecal Testing- Results email from 3x test locations.

2023-05-13 Invoice- For 2023-06-06 in house water testing kit.

2022
Due to COVID-19 DFWI was not accepting water test samples this year. Please see below for our change to CNA Environmental as our water testing provider for the season.
2021
Due to COVID-19 DFWI was not accepting water test samples this year. Please see below for our change to CNA Environmental as our water testing provider for the season.
2020
Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, no water sampling was completed. DFWI was not accepting water samples this season.
2019
2019 Coliform Results- 4 Sample Sites as listed in the report.
2019 Bill For Services
2018
2017
2017 Coliform Results-sampling was completed at all 4 locations this year.
2017 Coliform Results Bill For Services
ELPOI volunteer Board member Stephen captures water for fecal sample analysis by DFWI, he is using a "long arm" in the water for sample collection approximately 18" below the surface Sept 2017 ELPOI volunteer Board member Stephen captures water for fecal sample analysis by DFWI, he is using a "long arm" in the water for sample collection approximately 18" below the surface Sept 2017.
2016
2016 Coliform Results- note sampling was only completed at 3 location due to the number of sample bottles that were picked up for testing
2016 Coliform Results Bill For Services
2015
9-23-2015 Bacterialogical Results- for additional follow up bacterialogical testing, E.coli and coliform at Fox Island, due to higher than normal test results in prior 2015 testing. Results are back to normal.
9-23-2015 Coliform Results- for additional follow up coliform tests around Fox Island (3 locations), due to higher than normal test results in prior 2015 tests. Results are back to normal.
9-23-2015 Bill- for follow up Fecal Coliform and Bacterial Analysis tests.
9-9-2015 Results- for Fecal Coliform testing.
9-9-2015 Bill- for fecal Coliform testing.
2014
2014 Coliform Results-sampling was completed at all 4 locations this year.
2014 Coliform Results Bill For Services
2014 Notes on Coliform Testing- From Rin Fraize
2013- Darrin Fresh Water Institute fecal coliform water test data results, plus billing information.
9-4-2012 Fecal Coliform Testing- the "south" side sample this year was opposite red house - more west than in past years. Change was due to more activity/camps in that location than where it was taken in past.
2011- There were no water samples taken due to high water levels and flooding cause by Hurricane Irene (RT).
8-31-2010- Darrin Fresh Water Institute fecal coliform water test results.
9-8-2009- Darrin Fresh Water Institute fecal coliform water test results.
2001-2005 Samples were taken for these years. Results will be posted when they are available.
Fall 1994 testing was not completed as the funds were redirected to the milfoil control efforts.
The level of testing in 1993 was driven by concern for storm water runoff and anticipated heavy metal input to the lake as a result.
10-13-1993
8-15-1993

 

Additional Independent Water Testing
CNA Environmental (PACE)
2022

2022 CNA Fecal Colliform- test results.
2022-09-21 CNA Fecal Testing Payment- and water sample custody documents. (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
2022 Water Test Samples Collection- Pictures taken during the CSLAP and Independent water testing process.

2021
2021 Water Test Samples Collection- Pictures taken during the CSLAP and Independent water testing process.
Receipt for payment- (This file contains personal information, please contact us for access.)
List of NYS DOH approved water testing labs NYS Department of Health approved water testing labs- list of testing labs for 2021.
CNA Environmental Chain of Custody Chain of Custody for CNA Environmental- In 2021 the ELPOI changed the vendor that was used for fecal testing, this changed was necessitated by the fact that Darin Freshwater Institute (DFWI) was not completing any out side water testing.
08-1999 Lake Champlain Index- Metals testing

Summer 1999 Lake Champlain Index- Temperature and oxygen data

1982 and 1999 Lake Champlain Index- Water testing data

1982 and 1999 Lake Champlain Index- Water testing data nomenclature.

2-13-1996: North Shore Soil Survey Results (limestone buffering in the lake)

1994 Fish Die Off
Sample of fish was supplied to Steve Lamere at the Crown Point Fish Hatchery for analysis. There was "no apparent reason" for the die off.

8-8-1992 Federal Lake Inventory Survey Results conducted by Environmental monitoring and assessment program (EMAP)

4-1992 Federal Lake Inventory Survey Program Overview- conducted by Environmental monitoring and assessment program (EMAP)

6-29-1988- Water check full water analysis at lake and private spring (property map #70)

1982 and 1999 Lake Champlain Index- Water testing data

1982 and 1999 Lake Champlain Index- Water testing data nomenclature.

11-29-1979- Blue Green Algae
second follow up water testing

11-26-1979-Blue Green Algae
follow up water testing

10-1979- Blue Green algae first identification

08-1979- Acid rain test

11-10-1978- small round floating object

9-12-1972- NYS Department of Health Analysis off Thompson's dock (property map #67)

8-20-1968- Westchester Clinical Lab bacteriological examination sample site off Thompson's dock (property map #67)

 

Suggested Additional and Future Test Options and Lake Carrying Capacity Information
DEC Collection of Winter Water Samples Video in NY Finger Lakes Region
Carrying Capacity Documents

The Second Pond UMP is used as a reference to what a site specific UMP for a proposed change to Eagle Lakes boat launch and a need for a UMP here might look like- It is also a reference for what the term Carrying Capacity might involve as related to a boat launch UMP- noted on page 6 is a study done by SUNY Forestry Syracuse related to Carrying capacity. RT has made yellow and red highlights to specific sections as noted for reference to EL.

Adirondack Park Forest Preserve- Carrying Capacity of Water Bodies Study: Phase I- Selecting Indicators for Monitoring Recreational Impacts August 31, 2011- The Document referenced in the Second Pond UMP related to carrying capacity. It was published by SUNY Forestry.

2019-3-29 email from SUNY ESF Professor Chad Dawson- indicating the Phase 2 to 4 of the Carrying Capacity of water bodies studies and reports were never completed due to funding limitations.

Adirondack Park Forest Preserve- Carrying Capacity of Water Bodies Study: Phase II- Not Completed

Adirondack Park Forest Preserve- Carrying Capacity of Water Bodies Study: Phase III- Not Completed

Adirondack Park Forest Preserve- Carrying Capacity of Water Bodies Study: Phase IV- Not Completed

NYSFOLA Optional CSLAP Observations- Ice on/off, boat counts and recreation survey, anglers survey, Zebra Mussels and monitoring.