Bantam lake watershed based plan
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On behalf of USEPA Region 1, CEI is developing a “nine-element” watershed-based plan for Bantam Lake, the largest natural lake in Connecticut. The focus of this plan is to identify actions to reduce nutrient loading and harmful algal bloom formation. This plan builds off CEI’s previous lake and watershed modeling project using BATHUB and the Lake Loading Response Model (LLRM) to calculate nutrient loading capacity and the nutrient load reductions needed to meet water quality targets for Bantam Lake. Plan development tasks include the identification of causes and sources of pollution through field and desktop assessments, the development of protocols for field and modeling investigations, development and prioritization of recommended actions to reduce pollutant loads, pollutant reduction optimization modeling using the EPA Opti-Tool, and public education and outreach.
