People are drawn to this part of Maine for numerous reasons. The lakes and ponds, the availability of outdoor recreation in all four seasons, the overall quality of life, the schools and the fact that there are a lot of nice people here. But there is no disputing that Kezar Lake is the anchor and economic engine for this region. Therefore, it is important that Kezar's water quality remain high and the most recent study available confirms that.
Here is an excerpt from the 2010 Kezar Lake Water Quality Report conducted by FB Environmental Associates, Inc.: "Kezar Lake remains one of Maine's cleanest and clearest lakes, with above average water quality and clarity compared to most lakes in Maine. Historically, Kezar Lake's total phosphorus and chlorophyll-a averages have been well below the statewide averages."
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