Sebago Lake’s water levels have been mismanaged for years. Ever since the water maximum height was raised, back in 1987-1988, there has been extensive damage to the quality of the lake water and significant erosion.
As the water level maximum increased, so did the amount of phosphorus pouring into the lake. The buffer zone of sand has been washed away. The thousands of cesspools and septic systems that surround Sebago Lake are permeating the soil into the higher lake water.
This year, 2023, it is particularly bad. In fact, the water level was at a historic high this month. The result, extensive erosion, the loss of quality sand buffering the lake. Anyone with lakefront property can visually see the tremendous damage.
A concerned land owner at Sebago Lake, I believe the situation needs to be a more immediate priority. The quality of Sebago’s lake water continues to deteriorate. With over 60 years of experience on the lake, pictures I’ve taken recently confirm the problem.
Jeff Sizer
Naples
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