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Herbicide application on Lake Conway (Barby Canal), 7/21

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The Environmental Protection Division is performing an aquatic plant herbicide treatment on 7/21/2023.

This treatment is part of an ongoing effort to manage Hydrilla and Salvinia in the Barby Canal.

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.

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

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

treatment area