NOTIFICATION OF AQUATIC TREATMENT UPPER MOODUS RESERVOIR – EAST HADDAM, CT In accordance with the...

Middletown Press, NOTIFICATION OF AQUATIC TREATMENT UPPER MOODUS RESERVOIR – EAST HADDAM, CT In accordance with the Connecticut DEEP, Pesticide Division notification requirements, a portion of Upper Moodus Reservoir in East Haddam will be chemically treated on Thursday, August 6th for control of nuisance aquatic vegetation. The Reservoir will be treated with Clipper (flumioxazin) and Reward (diquat) herbicides in accordance with CT DEEP Permit # AQUA-2015-428. Following treatment, the following water use restrictions will be imposed on the water from the Upper Reservoir: drinking – 2 days or until August 9th, livestock/domestic animal consumption – 1 day or until August 8th, irrigation to turf and landscape ornamentals – 2 days or until August 9th, irrigation to food crops and production ornamentals including those grown for production in greenhouse and nursery – 5 days or until August 12th. There are no restrictions on recreational use of the reservoir including swimming, boating or fishing; however we ask that users avoid the treated area on the day of treatment. Signs posted around the reservoir prior to treatment will have a map showing the location of the treatment area. Prior to treatment, the shoreline will be posted with signs in accordance with CT DEEP requirements. Information on the application may be obtained from the person named below. The chemical applications are being conducted for the Moodus Reservoir Preservation Group by the State licensed firm, Aquatic Control Technology of 11 John Road, Sutton, MA 01590. Tel. (508) 865-1000. Contact: Dominic Meringolo