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Herbicide Application on Lake Butler (Sandy Shores Canal), 6/2

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The Environmental Protection Division will be performing an aquatic plant herbicide treatment on 6/2/22.

This treatment is part of an ongoing effort to manage hydrilla, pondweed and emergents in the Sandy Shores Canal.

WATER USE RESTRICTIONS:
•  DO NOT USE FOR ANIMAL DRINKING SUPPLY FOR 1 DAY.
•  DO NOT USE FOR IRRIGATION WATER SUPPLY FOR 5 DAYS.

These restrictions apply only to the Sandy Shores Canal and there are NO fishing or swimming restrictions.

Please direct any questions to the Environmental Protection Division at 407-836-1400.

These restrictions apply only to the area indicated in red in the image below:

Treatment Area