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Public hearing held in New Fairfield about adding herbicides to Candlewood Lake

Dozens of residents have sounded off about a proposal to add some herbicides and algaecides to part of Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield.  Solitude Lake Management made a presentation last night before a crowded room.  The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is accepting comments on a permit application. 

 

Solitude, a consulting company, was brought in by New Fairfield officials to address issues posed by blue-green algae blooms and invasive Eurasian watermilfoil.  The proposal calls for treating 50 acres in Town Park Cove and 10 acres in Shelter Harbor Cove.

 

Most of the concerns were about effects of the chemicals on the environment, and possible health risks. 

 

$30,000 of the $52,400 cost is being paid for with surplus funds from last fiscal year's budget.  The town has applied to lake owner FistLight Power Resources for a grant to cover the balance.  DEEP will accepted testimony emailed to deep.pesticidepermitting@ct.gov for two weeks after the application is received.

 

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