Water Quality is one of four areas the Lake Environment Committee has identified as a primary focus. Currently the effort includes:
- E. coli testing (using Coliscan Easygel test kits) at specific locations, primarily in upper creek areas, during the late spring, summer and early fall months
- Water clarity testing (using a secchi disk) at specific locations on the lake
- In addition, NCSU conducts more sophisticated water quality tests per the Lake Gaston Weed Control Council