GAFFNEY

Lake Whelchel reopens; BPW spends $30,000 to remove algae





A utility spent about $30,000 in removing the largest buildup of algae in recent history from Lake Whelchel. The lake was closed to boaters and fishermen in July after officials said tests revealed an unusually high concentration of blue-green algae and Lyngbya. The Gaffney Board of Public Works had said WDJ Environmental was contracted to remove the algae, while the […]

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