Commission flags tenfold phosphorus spike in Lake Runnemede testing
Paradise Park Commission reviewed last year’s water tests showing a roughly tenfold increase in phosphorus in one sample, a sign of episodic algae blooms that risk oxygen depletion; Commissioner Jim Bennett will meet with State Lake staff to discuss monitoring and response options.
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The Paradise Park Commission discussed unusually high phosphorus readings in Lake Runnemede during its Jan. 15, 2026 meeting, noting one sample showed about a tenfold increase over typical readings. The minutes state the spike indicates episodic algae blooms that can cause rapid changes in oxygen levels and raise the risk of fish and animal die-offs.
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