Jul 14, 2014 • 1 minute read

Toxic BlueGreen Algae in Ponds

In the past month, we have identified numerous ponds in Greenville SC & Charlotte NC with cyanobacteria, also know as blue-green algae.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Lake Management & Pond Management
Jul 7, 2014 • 2 minute read

Clemson's HOA Stormwater Pond Maintenance Guide

What is viewed as a community recreation and water feature, minimizes the risk of neighborhood flooding, and protects local water quality?

Filed in: Lake Management & Pond Management
Apr 30, 2014 • 1 minute read

Strategies and Techniques of Aging Stormwater Management Ponds

Strategies and Techniques of Aging Stormwater Management Ponds is a must read for any HOA or commerical property that must maintain a retention or sediment pond.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Stormwater Ponds
Apr 26, 2014 • 1 minute read

Ludwigia Primrosewillow - Waterprimrose

Aquatic weeds like water-primrose are an invasive plant in North & South Carolina.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Algae Aquatic Weeds
Apr 4, 2014 • 2 minute read

Algae Treatments Begin for Retention Ponds

Algae treatments begin in North & South Carolina this week as water temperatures warm to around 60 degrees.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Pond Management
Mar 3, 2014 • 1 minute read

Greenville Country Club Pond Management

One of our prize members is the Greenville Country Club.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Pond Aeration & Pond Management
Mar 1, 2014 • 1 minute read

Forest Lake's Sedimentation Removal & Stormwater Inspection

Why wouldn't you map your pond or lake before spending $40,000+ to have sedimentation removed from your pond or lake?

Filed in: Contour Mapping , Sedimentation Removal & Stormwater Ponds
Mar 1, 2014 • 1 minute read

HOA Retention Pond Assessments

Having your HOA retention pond evaluated is the first step in forming a step-by-step plan to reach necessary goals to keep the pond or lake functioning properly year round.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Retention Ponds & Pond Management
Jan 8, 2014 • 1 minute read

Ponds & Lakes Freeze with Ice

Ponds and lakes look beautiful when they freeze but can be extremely dangerous.

Filed in: Frozen Ponds , Pond Management & Lake Management
Dec 24, 2013 • 2 minute read

Why Choose A Local Pond & Lake Management?

Top 10 reasons to choose a local pond and lake management company.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Nov 6, 2013 • 2 minute read

A Citizens Guide to Stormwater Pond Maintenance

All stormwater ponds in Upstate Greenville SC require maintenance.

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Pond Management & Retention Ponds
Oct 24, 2013 • 3 minute read

Retention Ponds - Your HOAs Greatest Liability

You may think that your HOA’s greatest liability is your swimming pool but, you are wrong.

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Pond Management & Retention Ponds
Oct 8, 2013 • 8 minute read

Golf Course Industry Magazine Mentions Platinum Ponds & Lake Management

Nature is probably the most efficient lake designer of all.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Lake Management & Pond Aeration
Sep 1, 2013 • 1 minute read

Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler

(Figure 1) was developed to meet two goals. The need to suppress the problem of flooding agricultural and timber lands was paramount.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Aug 27, 2013 • 1 minute read

Hillbrook Lake Sedimentation Removal & Aquatic Weed Review

Hillbrook Lake in Spartanburg SC South Carolina has consulted with Platinum Lake Management to aid in forming a plan for dredging, aquatic weeds and lake management goals for their 15-acre lake.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Sedimentation Removal
Aug 22, 2013 • 1 minute read

Bottom Hardness Composition of Ponds & Lakes

A map of bottom hardness is also created along with bathymetry and vegetation data layers as long as users travel less than 6 mph while logging data and the signal passes other QC controls.

Filed in: Contour Mapping , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Aug 15, 2013 • 1 minute read

DHEC Warns of Dam & Spillway Dangers

Controlling and monitoring water levels in ponds and lakes through routine management is key to avoiding collapse.

Filed in: Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Aug 10, 2013 • 2 minute read

Fish Kill in a Farm Pond or Lake

Reducing the chances of a fish is the key to having a pond or lake stocked with big fish.

Filed in: Pond Management , Fish Stocking & Charlotte, NC
Jul 22, 2013 • 6 minute read

Dear Platinum Lake Management

Greetings! My name is Keith D. and the president of Lakeside Terrace Association here in Belleville, Illinois (about 15 miles east of St. Louis, Mo.)

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Jul 14, 2013 • 1 minute read

HOA Retention Pond Priority Check List

Inspect & Maintain Inlets & Outlet pipes from debris & clogging.

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
May 30, 2013 • 2 minute read

Why Does Every Pond and Lake Need a Monthly Checkup?

Ponds and lakes go through several “mood” swings over the course of the year.

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
May 25, 2013 • 1 minute read

Bluegill & Trophy Bass Ponds

Why bluegill is important—they’re the backbone of the food chain.

Filed in: Pond Management , Charlotte, NC & Lake Management
May 14, 2013 • 2 minute read

Duck Weed Takes Over Ponds

Duckweed is an extremely invasive floating plant in retention and farm ponds.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Pond Management & Lake Management
Apr 27, 2013 • 2 minute read

Outdoor Aquatics & Lake Management

Outdoor Aquatics can be difficult for property owners to manage by themselves without the proper knowledge.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Apr 19, 2013 • 1 minute read

Palmetto State Aquatic Plant Management

Looking for aquatic plant management in Upstate SC?

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Lake Management
Apr 19, 2013 • 2 minute read

Removing Sedimentation from Ponds and Lakes

Most HOAs are beginning to find out they need to dredge their ponds and lakes that have been turned over to them by their developers.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Sedimentation Removal
Apr 11, 2013 • 1 minute read

Mosquito Control & Ponds

Mosquito control is essential for stagnant bodies of water.

Filed in: Pond Management , Mosquito Control & Charlotte, NC
Mar 14, 2013 • 1 minute read

Mountain Lake Colony Goes Platinum

On Wednesday Mountain Lake Colony added a bottom aeration system to their 4-acre swimming lake and joined Platinum Lake Management's monthly service.

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Lake Management & Pond Management
Mar 4, 2013 • 1 minute read

Montebello adds Aeration to 3rd Pond

Already serviced monthly by Platinum Lake Management the board of Montebello wanted to take proactive steps toward healthy, muck free pond near the condos.

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Pond Aeration & Pond Management