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Ice Eater and Bubbler Information
Concerns have been brought to the attention of the ELPOI that there are properties on the lake that are utilizing bubblers or ice eaters to protect docks and boat houses from damage. This page is meant to serve as a clearinghouse of information regarding the technology being used, any rules and regulations that may apply to them, as well as any environmental impacts they might have.
Environmental Concerns
Information relating to the potential environmental issues relating to the use of bubblers and ice eaters during the winter months.
2022-12-15 De-icing tips from Warren County- Post Star
2013-09-13 Lake Ice- Lake ice from a recreational perspective. Original Page
2005-02-12 Lake Users Angry Over Use of Bubblers- The Post Star article Original Page
2021-02-11 Trouble in bubbler land- Cottage Watch article. Original Page

 

Heaters and Bubblers
Information about the technology used to either remove ice that has formed, or prevent it from forming in the first place.
2021-02-11 Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble- Water's Edge Landscaping inc. blog post.
2021-02-11 Dock Bubblers to Melt Away Your Winter Boating Woes- BetterBoat blog post.
2021-02-11 The Elite Dock Bubbler- Preventing costly ice damage.
2021-02-11 Deicing- Thawlinw bubbler deicers, linear deicing systems.
2021-02-11 Pond Report Store- Dock bubblers and deicers.
2016-02-11 Lake Sunapee Deicer Pamphlet #1- Tips for Safe and Effective use of Dock De-Icers.
2021-02-11 Lake Sunapee Phamplet #2- Tips for Safe and Effective use of Dock De-Icers.
2021-02-11 Doc De-Icers- Lake Sunapee Blog Post

 

Legal Issues
Any rules relating to the legality of use, or potential liability of use of ice heaters and bubblers.
2021-02-11 Bubblers Important Safety Considerations- Cade Associates Insurance Brokers Limited blog post.
2021-02-11 De-Icers Considering Impacts and Best Practices- Squam Lakes Association blog post.
2011-12-29 Ice Eater Reminders- Lake George Association blog post.
2017-06-12 Cottage Life- If you install a dock bubbler, what are the implications if someone goes through the ice?
2010-02-12 Of ice-eating and danger- The Post Star article.
2021-02-11 Residents Weigh in on Lake Mahopac Bubbler Issue- TAPinto Mahopac News article.
2021-02-11 To Bubble or Not to Bubble- Muskoka Lakes Association blog post.
2012-01-04 Ice Eaters Regulations for Lake Hopatcong- Questions and Answers about ice retardant systems.
2021-02-11 Lake Hopatcong Ordinances- Lake Hopatcong township of Jeffereson public ordinances.

 

Environmental Concerns
Information relating to the potential environmental issues relating to the use of bubblers and ice heaters during the winter months.
2013-09-13 Lake Ice- Lake ice from a recreational perspective.
2005-02-12 Lake Users Angry Over Use of Bubblers- The Post Star article
2021-02-11 Trouble in bubbler land- Cottage Watch article.