Operations update: Premier Lakes reports quieter compressor but tone, algae and Lake E4‑A plantings remain unresolved

At the July 23 River Ridge CDD meeting, Premier Lakes representative Bill Kurth and Operations Manager Shane Willis updated the board on lake maintenance, noise mitigation and planting plans.

Kurth reported routine maintenance and seasonal algae and said a cabinet installed around the compressor at Masters Lake reduced measured sound levels from 64 to 52 decibels. "The sound level has been reduced from 64 to 52 decibels," he said, but the compressor's tone remains noticeable and, in Willis’s view, is the primary concern: "the issue is not so much about the decibels but it is the tone of the aerator." Kurth and Willis will coordinate with Premier Lakes staff (Bill and Alex Kurth) to consider moving the compressor and will report findings at the next meeting.

Mr. Schultz summarized issues in the Edgewater area, describing flooding concerns and recommending additional piping, littoral plantings on Lake E‑4A and rip‑rap; he suggested scheduling a meeting with Tim Wilkin at Edgewater to seek a mutually acceptable solution. The board reached consensus that Canna lilies should not be planted in Lake E4‑A; Premier Lakes will delay planting and resubmit the proposal after coordination with the Edgewater Condo Association and Cambridge Management.

Separately, Willis presented the Annual Quality Assurance audit for lake maintenance and dry retention, reporting that water levels were high and that, because of the season, the audit will be done earlier next year. He said there were no compliance issues with dry retention areas and that lakes have improved since Premier Lakes began maintaining them.

Next steps: Premier Lakes and Operations staff will evaluate moving the compressor, coordinate with the Edgewater Association on E4‑A plantings, and present findings at the next board meeting.