Pond Water Test Results – Summer 2022

As of mid-August, our pond water is safe for swimming.

Detailed results in table below. Max EPA recommended level for E.Coli is 235 (drinking water should be under 1), no recommendation for phosphate.

DateE.ColiPhosphate
June 27, 202210 CFU/100 ml0.06 mg/L
Aug 8, 2022132 CFU/100 ml0.08 mg/L
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Pond Water Test Results – Summer 2020

As of early June, our pond water is in good shape.

Detailed results in table below. Max EPA recommended level for E.Coli is 235 (drinking water should be under 1), no recommendation for phosphate. Last year’s comparable time values in ().

Date E.Coli Phosphate
June 2, 2020 4 CFU/100 ml (no test last June) 0.09 mg/L (no test last June)
July 21, 2020 60 CFU/100 ml (40) 0.07 mg/L (0.03)

The Board will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020, at the Amherst Women’s Club on Triangle Street. All EHN members and interested parties are welcome. Snacks and desserts will start at 6:30 pm, followed by the meeting at 7 pm. Additional agenda items may be submitted for consideration to Board President, Krisztina Filep. We are always looking for new members!

Proposed Agenda starting at 7:00pm:
– Introductions
– Approval of last year’s minutes
– Year in Review
– Financial Report
– Tree and Architecture Report
– Board Elections
– Pond and Water Quality Report, followed by extended discussion about pond issues and possible treatment plans

Fall events 2019

Saturday, Sept. 14, 9am-1p – Neighborhood tag sale.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 4-7pm – Fall picnic/pot luck at the Oak Knoll pond. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert. The EHN Association will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. This is a great time to get to know new neighbors and catch up with old friends, while enjoying delicious food!

EHN Fun Run – date TBD.

Pond Water Test Results – Summer 2019

As of early July, our pond water is in good shape.

Detailed results in table below. Max EPA recommended level for E.Coli is 235 (drinking water should be under 1), no recommendation for phosphate. Last year’s comparable time values in ().

Date E.Coli Phosphate
July 1, 2019 40 CFU/100 ml (5) 0.03 mg/L (0.09)
August 5, 2019 10 CFU/100 ml (20) 0.05 mg/L (0.09)

Spring Pond Clean-Up

Date: Saturday, May 18 (rain date: Sunday, May 19)

Time: 10am – 2pm (come for as little or as long as you can!)

Location: Oak Knoll (Road) Pond

Join your neighbors in getting the pond ready for summer – we will rake weeds, collect debris, weed the beach, and clear out invasive or spiky plants. Wheelbarrows, canoes, tarps, rakes, shovels, clippers, etc. will be needed that day.

Refreshments will be provided by the Association. Come see your neighbors after the long winter!

Echo Hill North Annual Meeting

The Board will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, March 4, 2019, at the Amherst Women’s Club on Triangle Street. All EHN members and interested parties are welcome. Snacks and desserts will start at 6:30 pm, followed by the meeting at 7 pm. Additional agenda items may be submitted for consideration to Board President, Krisztina Filep.

Proposed Agenda starting at 7:00pm:
– Introductions
– Approval of last year’s minutes
– Year in Review
– Financial Report
– Tree and Architecture Report
– Pond and Water Quality Report
– Board Elections
– Gypsy Moths & what to do about them

Upcoming Fall Events

Saturday, Sept. 15, 4-7 pm – Fall picnic/pot luck at the Oak Knoll pond. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert. The EHN Association will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. This is a great time to get to know new neighbors and catch up with old friends, while enjoying delicious food!

Saturday, Sept. 22 – Neighborhood tag sale. Confirm your participation by Sept. 15.

 

Pond Water Test Results – Summer 2018

As of early August, our pond water is in good shape.

Detailed results in table below. Max EPA recommended level for E.Coli is 235 (drinking water should be under 1), no recommendation for phosphate. Last year’s comparable time values in ().

Date E.Coli Phosphate
June 7, 2018 10 CFU/100 ml (5) 0.09 mg/L (0.08)
July 6, 2018 5 CFU/100 ml (20) 0.09 mg/L (0.07)
August 6, 2018 20 CFU/100 ml (30) 0.09 mg/L (0.07)