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County Bans Phosphorus03-30-10 | News

County Bans Phosphorus




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The goal of the ordinance is to educate county residents that phosphorus leaching into rivers and lakes causes excessive algae growth, County Health Officer Jim Rutherford said. Too much algae can clog waterways and suffocate fish populations.

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Violations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. No staff or money has been budgeted to investigate complaints; however, the board does not expect there to be many. Non-phosphorus fertilizers are readily available in stores.

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