NOTICE of INTENT to USE HERBICIDE

NOTICE of INTENT to USE HERBICIDE

The North Unit Irrigation District (NUID) will begin applying aquatic herbicides to its irrigation canals beginning June 2016 and periodically as needed through October 2016.
The aquatic herbicide applications may include the following products: Copper Sulfate, Liquid Copper Algaecide, Cascade, and Magnacide H with active ingredient Acrolien. The intended applications will control aquatic weeds and algae growth in NUID canals within NUID boundaries.
Waters within the irrigation delivery system of the NUID are intended for agricultural purposes. Customers are advised not to use the treated NUID water for recreation, aquaculture or human and animal consumption.
Interested persons can call the NUID office at (541) 475-3625 to obtain more information and to request to be notified in advance of treatments.
Kirk Holcomb – Assistant Manager
North Unit Irrigation District
Publish: May 18, 25, 2016