The fetid pond in Bowne Park, which is inhabited by toxic algae destroys the popular resting place in Queens.
The parks Department of the city hung signs with the safety rules on the fence of the Park after the end of June, representatives of the Department of environmental protection state detected in the above-mentioned pond blue-green algaethat are dangerous for people, Pets and fish.
Locals complain that all life is dying in the pond due to the fact that the algae produce mucus, which blocks the access of oxygen. The pond is very dirty because people throw garbage there, causing algae to multiply even faster. In addition, algae are the cause of bad breath.
It is reported that the Park was not always in such poor condition. For many years, residents noticed an increasing number of plastic bottles of water, candy wrappers and other debris along the shoreline. In the pond even had fish, which was allowed to fish provided that the fortunate fishermen will release its prey back into the pond.
However, the situation may soon change, as the parks Department is going to clear the water after receiving a grant in the amount of 1.45 million dollars from the City Council. The restoration project of the Park includes the repair of the well that feeds the pond, the installation of a filtration system, replacement of damaged pipes, installation of system boobebony, which removes harmful substances from wastewater, and a new hydrant to support maintenance.
The development of the project was to be completed in August of last year, but according to adjusted information from the website of the parks Department work in this direction still continues. It is possible that renovations will begin next month.
Until the issue is solved with the repair, officials urge Park visitors to follow the safety rules, including not to walk near the pond, to fish or to allow domestic animals to drink from there water contaminated by toxins.
