CPWL
Citizens for the Preservation of Waterman Lake
Drawdown of the lake will begin Saturday, November 1st. Water will drop about 12” per week, until we are at a level of between 60” and 72” below the spillway. We anticipate this level will be maintained until March 25, 2026, when we will begin to raise the water level.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email cpwl@cpwl.org
Sincerely
CPWL Executive Board
Lake Residents:
A few people have noticed and sent us pictures of what appears to be blue green residue in the lake.
Our “go to” experts, Water and Wetlands, Inc. have diagnosed the residue as having the characteristics of an algae bloom. We do NOT know if it is cyanobacteria. To scientifically determine this would take at least a week for testing results.
Out of an abundance of caution, the CPWL officers have opted to act. Water and Wetlands will be on the lake next Wednesday to treat the lake. This was the soonest that they were available to do the treatment.
Until the lake is treated, we recommend that there be no swimming, boating, or fishing in the lake. Pets should also be kept away from the water. None of us is happy about this, but we feel this is the safest course of action.
On Thursday, June 26, Water and Wetlands Inc. treated the lake to control weed growth. You will find a report on their pre-treatment survey, along with their field notes here.
Feel free to email cpwl@cpwl.org with any questions.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
The Executive Committee
Bob Eaton, President
Ken Roberson, Vice-President
Phil Viall, Treasurer
Liz Viall, Secretary
Decorate your boat and join us for this fun tradition!!
We will gather at Steere Marina for an 11am start time. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact Mike Stewart with any questions.
On Thursday, June 26, Water and Wetlands Inc. will be treating the lake to control weed growth. Please note the recommended restrictions on the use of the lake and lake water from 6/27 to 7/1, as noted in the attached image.
From vast improvements to the dam to a fun-filled holiday party and so much to look forward to in the coming year. Our spring newsletter is full of information and celebrations important to all lake residents. Make sure to download your copy today!
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family of Thomas Samson, who passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Tom and his late wife Evelyn lived in Glocester for over 60 years.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Thomas’s Life Celebration to be held with Visiting Hours on Friday, February 21, 2024, from 9 AM to 11 AM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland.
Get your tickets today for the 2025 Spring Gala!
The Executive team at CPWL wanted to share this notice we received regarding the proposed development of ‘The Residences at Greenville Farms”, which entails the construction of 75 duplex units. A portion of this project would directly abut Waterman Lake on the East side of West Greenville Road. CPWL was notified due to the abutment of this development on property owned by CPWL. We thought it was important to share this notice with our membership in our continued commitment to keeping you informed about all happenings that impact our lake.
If any resident has concerns over this project, they should follow the instructions within the notice.
A PDF copy can be downloaded here.
