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eastern highlands health District 

As FBL is encouraging folks to do their part in keeping the lake algae free, I have something to offer. Added phosphates promote the (over)growth of algae. As we know, fertilizers are a source of added phosphates. 
  
Another source of phosphates (and other nutrients and human bacteria) is wastewater from washing machines. If folks are piping their washing machines into catch basins, phosphates are going directly into the lake.  This is not only hurting the biological balance of the lake, it is a violation of the CT Public Health Code. So, the practice should stop.

Holly Hood, MPH, RS
Sanitarian II
Eastern Highlands Health District
860-649-8066  x6108

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