In accordance with CT DEEP Pesticide Division notification requirements, selected areas of Bantam Lake will be chemically treated with copper sulfate to manage nuisance blue-green algae. The treatment is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19th. Use of the lake water within and for a distance of 500-feet beyond the treatment area will be restricted for swimming on the day of treatment only. There are no restrictions on boating or fishing and the CT DEEP & Town boat ramps will remain open. Prior to treatment, the lake shoreline will be posted with signs showing the treatment areas and applicable water use restrictions in accordance with DEEP requirements. Information on the specific date of application may be obtained from the person named below. The chemical application is being conducted by the State licensed firm, SOLitude Lake Management of Shrewsbury, MA. Tel. (508) 865-1000; contact Dominic MeringoloIn accordance with CT DEEP Pesticide Division notification requirements, selected areas of Bantam Lake will be chemically treated with copper sulfate to manage nuisance blue-green algae. The treatment is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19th. Use of the lake water within and for a distance of 500-feet beyond the treatment area will be restricted for swimming on the day of treatment only. There are no restrictions on boating or fishing and the CT DEEP & Town boat ramps will remain open. Prior to treatment, the lake shoreline will be posted with signs showing the treatment areas and applicable water use restrictions in accordance with DEEP requirements. Information on the specific date of application may be obtained from the person named below. The chemical application is being conducted by the State licensed firm, SOLitude Lake Management of Shrewsbury, MA. Tel. (508) 865-1000; contact Dominic Meringolo
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