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Herbicide application on Lake Down, 5/1

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The Environmental Protection Division will be performing an aquatic plant herbicide treatment on 5/1/2023.

This treatment is part of an ongoing effort to manage hydrilla throughout the lake.

WATER USE RESTRICTIONS:

  • DO NOT USE FOR ANIMAL DRINKING SUPPLY FOR 1 DAY.
  • DO NOT USE FOR IRRIGATION WATER SUPPLY FOR 5 DAYS.
  • There are no restrictions on swimming or fishing.

These restrictions only apply to the Down Drive Canal as indicated in the image below.

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

treatment area