Lake Information

A Community Managed By Local Members

Emerald Lakes Village lives up to its name.

Six lakes -> three of which are accessible to all our residents in Emerald Lakes Village -> Emerald, Walker, and Sandshore

Our volunteer board members continue to plan social events that provide our residents

many opportunities to enjoy each other’s company on the water!

Lake Treatment Schedule 2025

	Treatment 1	Treatment 2	Treatment 3	Treatment 4	Treatment 5	Treatment 6
Andale	04/30/2025	05/19/2025	06/23/2025	07/14/2025	08/18/2025	09/08/2025
Crystal	04/30/2025	05/19/2025	06/23/2025	07/14/2025	08/18/2025
Emerald	04/30/2025	05/19/2025	06/23/2025	07/14/2025	07/28/2025	08/18/2025
Pebble	04/30/2025	05/19/2025	06/23/2025	07/14/2025	08/18/2025	09/08/2025
Sandshores	04/30/2025	05/19/2025	06/23/2025	07/21/2025	08/18/2025	09/08/2025
Walker	04/30/2025	05/19/2025	06/23/2025	07/14/2025	08/18/2025	09/08/2025

Not all of the above treatments will contain the same products, but will usually require a 24 hour restriction on swimming - Please note the restriction sign posted on the lawns.

Beach Spraying Schedule 2025

	Treatment 1	Treatment 2	Treatment 3	Treatment 4
Emerald Beach	04/28/2025	07/28/2025	08/18/2025
Walker Beach	04/28/2025	05/19/2025	06/23/2025	07/14/2025
Sandshores Beach	04/28/2025	06/23/2025	08/18/2025

All dates posted are Mondays of expected treatment days. Please note that
treatments are weather dependent and subject to change for any reason.
Exceptions due to exigent circumstances, treatments will not occur which
affect lake usability over the weekend, or holidays.

Water Safety in Summer

Wear a life vest

Make sure someone knows you are going to be in the water

Use the buddy system if possible

Always get in water feet first

Never swim in moving/flowing water

Stay in designated swimming areas

Get out of the water, and take a break, when you are tired

No horseplay

It is uncomfortable to think about drowning, but it is a necessary conversation everyone

should be aware of. A drowning victim is not what you would typically see in the movies with

arms splashing and yelling for help. In reality, a drowning victim is much more quite and

is often mistaken for playing, as there is no yelling, their mouth is full of water. With children,

their heads are disproportionately larger then their body, so they start to sink rather quickly.

Tips to recognize someone drowning:

a) The victim tries to turn his body towards land for safety

b) Their head is low in the water, and their mouth is at water level

c) Their head is tilted back, and their mouth is opening and closing as they reach up for air

d) They are not moving in any direction; they will be bobbing up and down with their body vertical

e) Sometimes, they appear to be climbing an invisible ladder

f) The adult drowning victim can only sustain themselves on top of the water

for about 20-60 seconds -> for children, it is much shorter

Ice Saftey in Winter

Please use caution when on the ice. Thick ice is quite safe, but thin ice can be deadly.

While rare, emergencies on the ice have occurred. If you see someone fall through the ice:

1) call 911 immediately

2) Throw a life ring or long support (hockey stick, tree limb, broom, etc)

3) If possible, lay down on your stomach, spread your weight out on the ice, and

reach out to the person in the water

Check Ice Thickness: 4" or thicker is generally safe, but it is still recommended to check thickness every 100-150 ft

Look Around Intended Play Area: avoid sources of moving water, like drains, which can keep ice thinner

Buddy Sytem: Dont go out on the ice alone; go with someone, or let someone now you are going on the ice

Clear Ice is Stronger Than White Ice: White ice is frozen, thawed, and refrozen. White ice is not always stable, it can develop from air bubbles, or frozen snow, and is much weaker. For white ice, thickness recommendations are double -> 8". Snow provides insulation and can make ice slushy and weaker.

What to do in an Ice Emergency

If the ice breaks around you, or you fall through:

Stay Calm: Panic can lead to making mistakes and potentially worsening the situation. Let shock where off.
Call for Help: If possible, shout for help and let others know where you are.
Reach for the Ice: Extend your arms out in front of you and place them on the unbroken ice surface.
Kick Your Legs: Vigorously kick your legs to help propel yourself onto the solid ice.
Roll Away from the Hole: Once on the solid ice, don't stand up. Instead, roll away from the hole towards the shore, distributing your weight evenly.
Stay Low: Keep your body flat on the ice to minimize the pressure on any one spot.
Look for Shore: Keep your eyes on the shore and make sure you are heading in the right direction; try to return from the way you came, as you know the ice is stable
Consider Hypothermia: If you are in the water for an extended period, be aware of the risk of hypothermia and seek medical attention if necessary