Is Conroe lake safe?

Just north of Houston is Lake Conroe, a 21,000-acre lake in Montgomery County, Texas, popular for boating, jet-skiing, and fishing. Despite the massive flow of tourists to the lake, Lake Conroe has ranked top of the list of deadliest lakes in Texas since 2000.



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Conceived in 1970 to serve as Houston's alternate water supply, the lake was completed in January 1973 and filled on October 31, 1973. Since that time, it has been a popular stop for recreation. Lake Conroe is popular for fishing, particularly its well-known largemouth bass.

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At the time of the report, Lake Conroe was one of five or fewer bodies of water -- including every bayou, stream, river and lake in the Houston area -- that were not classed as impaired by bacteria or toxins. Lake Conroe's levels are low enough that we did not make the impaired list, Houston said.

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Clarifies that picnicking and camping is al- lowed on SJRA land in designated areas. Prohibits certain nuisance activities such as litter- ing and burning refuse. Also prohibits glass con- tainers on SJRA land. Prohibits the conspicuous public consumption of alcohol that unreasonably disturbs the public.

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Smelly or Discolored Water The smell or appearance of water can also indicate water pollution. Water contaminated with sulfur or certain bacteria will emit the smell of rotten eggs. High iron levels give water an orange color. High manganese levels will cause water to look purple or black.

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