Pittsfield Man Creates Device to Clear Lakes of Algae BloomsHis water clarifier can physically remove captured material rather than letting the nutrient-rich material settle back into the lake, which occurs when herbicides are used. Public Health Advisory Issued for Pontoosuc LakeBlue-green algae blooms have been observed at Pontoosuc Lake and a public health advisory has been recommended by the state Department of Public Health for the lake in both Pittsfield and Lanesborough. |


