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10/23/2023

Herbicide Application on Lake Down (Fisher Canal), 10/24

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The Environmental Protection Division will be performing an aquatic plant herbicide treatment on 10/24/23.

This treatment is part of an ongoing effort to manage hydrilla and floating plants in the Fisher 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 ONLY apply to the FISHER CANAL indicated in red below:

treatment area

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