Lake Information

Lake Loop 2019 – Entertainment Schedule Revealed

The upcoming Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) Lake Loop 2019 is jam-packed with entertainment and other extras that make this a must-attend event.

Lake Loop 2019 - Venue / Parking

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation Lake Loop 2019 will be held once again at the Lake Hopatcong State Park in Landing New Jersey.

LHF Student Leaders to gather for second meeting

LHF | By Holly Odgers:Now that the school year is back in full swing, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Student Leadership Team is gathering for their second meeting, in order to begin planning projects that support and protect New Jersey’s largest lake.

Lake-Friendly Living Guide: Eliminating Pollutants

By Lake Hopatcong Foundation: In this installment of our Lake-Friendly Living Guide, we share information on additional ways to eliminate pollutants from our waterways.

NJDEP Latest Tests – HABs down to Four Areas on Lake Hopatcong

On Friday, September 20, 2019, the latest NJDEP testing on Lake Hopatcong shows that the Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) are down to just four major areas of the lake.

Lake Hopatcong moves Closer to $4 Million Annual Funding

Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroc’s Bill to Appropriate $4M Annually to the Lake Hopatcong Commission Moves Forward

Lake Hopatcong to be featured on Weekend TODAY – Sunday 09/15

In the following release from Jessica K. Murphy, President of Lake Hopatcong Foundation we find that Correspondent Anne Thompson from Weekend TODAY filmed” Lake Hopatcong’s place in the climate change discussion.” Using several local interviews.

NJ State Powerboat Championships – THIS WEEKEND!

This weekend the Hopatcong State Park will be filled the thrill and the excitement of the NJ State Powerboat Championships on September 14 - 15, 2019 from 11 - 5 PM.

Annual ‘Lake Loop’ to Support Lake Hopatcong Set for Oct. 13

LANDING, N.J. (September 12, 2019) — The seventh annual ‘Lake Loop’ for the benefit of Lake Hopatcong will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Hopatcong State Park.

Tonight: LHF Educational Program - The Rehabilitation of the Lake Hopatcong Train Station

Lake Hopatcong Train Station Construction

The Lake Hopatcong Station is one of the most iconic buildings in our community, linking us with an era when the lake was a great northeast resort and thousands arrived by train weekly headed for their hotel, campsite, or cottage.

Could You Recycle That? How We Can Make Lake Hopatcong Greener

Written by Jacqueline Dillon (Contributing Author): Americans throw out as much as 50 tons of waste every second. This trash is either burned or sent to landfill to rot in the ground. But the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 75% of this rubbish is actually recyclable.

NJDEP Latest Tests – HABs on Lake Hopatcong starting to Lose the Battle

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the latest NJDEP testing on Lake Hopatcong showed that the remaining Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) are still not dissipating, but the main Lake is improving.

Lake-Friendly Living Guide: Alternative Septic Systems

September 6, 2019 | By Lake Hopatcong Foundation: In this week’s installment of our Lake Friendly Living Guide, we share information on alternative septic systems. If your septic system needs to be replaced or updated, there are new technologies for property owners to consider that can help protect Lake Hopatcong.

What is an alternative septic system?

An alternative septic system, which is commonly referred to as a wastewater treatment system, is a system that is different from the traditional style septic system. An alternative system may be required when the site and soil conditions on a property are limiting, or when the wastewater strength is too much for a particular site (i.e. restaurants).

Is special approval needed to install an alternative septic system?

Since 2012, local health departments can approve the use of these new types of technologies in certain applications. CLICK HERE for a complete list of advanced wastewater pretreatment device manufacturers pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:9A-8.3. Since advanced wastewater treatment and disposal options are highly case-specific, NJ DEP encourages property owners to talk with vendors, manufacturers and their local authorized representatives directly.

Are there environmental benefits for alternative septic systems?

Although information about the environmental benefits for alternative septic systems can vary, NJ DEP has a wealth of information available on these alternate systems HERE.

There are some alternate septic systems which claim to remove phosphorus. Phosphorus has a direct impact on plant and algal growth in our lake – the more phosphorus, the more plants and algae there are in our lake. Even the smallest increase in phosphorus can impact the water quality in our lake.

According to the Lake Hopatcong Restoration Plan prepared by Princeton Hydro in 2006, which is currently being updated, the septic-based phosphorus load represents 52% of the total annual phosphorus load to Lake Hopatcong.

When exploring alternative septic system options, check with your engineering design firm or septic installer to inquire if the proposed system removes phosphorus.

Have alternative septic systems been installed within the Lake Hopatcong watershed?

According to information provided by the Departments of Health in Jefferson Township and Sussex County, various types of alternative septic systems have been installed within Hopatcong Borough and Jefferson Township. Although not a comprehensive list, here are a few manufacturers with alternative septic systems that have been installed within the watershed.