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Board hears lake maintenance update: compressor noise reduced but tone and Edgewater flooding remain concerns
Summary
Premier Lakes told the River Ridge board algae is seasonal and a compressor cabinet lowered measured sound levels from 64 to 52 dB at Masters Lake; operations staff said the tone remains an issue and the board agreed to delay littoral plantings in Lake E4‑A pending an agreement with the Edgewater Association.
The River Ridge Community Development District received updates July 23 on lake maintenance and an annual quality assurance audit covering lakes and dry retention areas.
Bill Kurth of Premier Lakes reported that, while seasonal algae was observed, lakes and retention areas are generally in good condition. He said a cabinet installed around the Masters Lake compressor reduced measured sound levels from 64 to 52 decibels. Operations Manager Mr. Willis noted that, in his view, the remaining issue is the tone of the aerator rather than absolute decibel level and proposed exploring moving the compressor; staff will coordinate with Premier Lakes and report back at the next meeting.
Chair Bob Schultz summarized flooding concerns in Edgewater, including suggestions to install piping, additional littorals on Lake E‑4A and rip‑rap. Schultz said he drafted a letter to the Edgewater Condo Association and recommended meeting with Tim Wilkin of Edgewater to seek an acceptable solution. The board reached consensus to avoid planting Canna lilies and to delay plantings in Lake E4‑A until an agreement with the Edgewater Association is reached.
Separately, Operations Manager Willis presented the annual quality assurance audit of lake maintenance and dry retention areas, reporting high water levels this season but no compliance issues and overall improvement since Premier Lakes began maintenance. Willis said the audit will be scheduled earlier next year and answered questions about bubblers and wildlife observations.
No formal action was taken; staff will coordinate a compressor relocation study and hold lake E4‑A plantings until Edgewater stakeholders reach an agreement.
