PAOAY LAKE. Photo shows the serene Paoay lake blighted by high fecal coliform, according to the Jan. 24, 2022 letter of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ilocos Norte government. A portion of the lake is being developed as a waterpark.(File photo by Leilanie G. Adriano) LAOAG CITY - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recommended an extensive cleanup drive around Paoay Lake before its new waterpark "inflatable island" can be fully enjoyed by visitors. This was contained in the January 24, 2022 letter of the DENR Regional Executive Director Crizaldy Barcelo addressed to Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Joseph Manotoc, referring to the January 28 expected launching of the waterpark, covering an area of 4,200 square meters of the 387-hectare lake. The DENR letter was received by the governor's office on Wednesday. Based on the water quality monitoring report and results of laboratory analysis conducted at the Paoay Lake on January