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Lynn city officials shut down Sluice, Flax pond for chemical treatment

A sunset over Sluice Pond
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Sluice Pond and Flax Pond in Lynn will both be closed off today from the public for chemical treatments, according to Lynn city officials. Specifically, any swimming, boating or fishing is prohibited until Tuesday, as the city is currently using aquatic herbicides to control the amount of vegetation in the pond.

Furthermore, the city has also implemented other restrictions including:

  • LIVESTOCK/DOMESTIC ANIMAL CONSUMPTION - Aug. 9, 2022
  • DRINKING & COOKING - Aug. 11, 2022
  • IRRIGATION TO TURF / LANDSCAPE ORNAMENTALS - Aug. 11, 2022
  • IRRIGATION TO FOOD CROPS / PRODUCTION ORNAMENTALS, NEWLY SEEDED TURF - Aug. 13, 2022

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