Notification of Aquatic Treatment
Aquatic Control Technology, 11 John Road, Sutton, MA 01590, Telephone (508) 865-1000, has been contracted by the Town of Groton to chemically treat Lost Lake & Knops Pond in Groton for control of the non-native invasive weeds fanwort and milfoil. The entire waterbody will be treated with the USEPA/State registered herbicides SonarOne, EPA Registration Number 67690-45 and Sonar Genesis herbicide, EPA Registration Number 67690-54. The initial application is scheduled for Monday, April 24th, 2013. One or two follow-up applications will be performed at three to five week intervals as required. These treatments will be performed in accordance with a permit issued by the Massachusetts DEP.
The following temporary water use restrictions will be imposed:
No swimming on the day of treatment
Do not use lake water for irrigation for 30 days from the specified treatment dates.
Failure to adhere to these use restrictions may result in injury to irrigated vegetation.
The shoreline of the pond will be posted with signs warning of the temporary water use restrictions that will be imposed, immediately prior to each treatment. If you have any questions concerning this treatment, contact Aquatic Control Technology at the above address.