I�ve got several water quality issues in a spring fed lake my family recently bought and would like to get some advice on how best to tackle them. The lake is ~30 acres in size, is surrounded by a large stand of oak trees and has a heavy infestation of Watershield (Dollar Bonnet). Specific water chemistry readings from a test last fall were:

pH: 6.0
Alkalinity: 10.0 ppm
Hardness: 10.0 ppm
Visibility/Turbidity: 6 feet

From the research I�ve done to this point all recommendations point to adding 2 tons of ag lime / acre but the logistics and costs of distributing 60 tons of lime seem rather daunting when you consider the limited lake access options I have (poor road and several steep hills from closest paved road).

Any additional advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,