Emergency Exemption to Apply Aquatic Herbicides to Waters in the Lahontan Region
Summary
SCH Number
2016078291
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Emergency Exemption to Apply Aquatic Herbicides to Waters in the Lahontan Region
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/22/2016
Document Description
DWR anticipates an impending need to apply aquatic herbicides this year to the East Branch Aqueduct, Silverwood Lake, and Quail Lake to control harmful algal blooms and aquatic weeds that cause negative impacts to public health and safety such as elevated tastes and odors, algal toxin production, clogged filtration systems, and reduced water flows.
Contact Information
Name
Diane Shimizu
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
S;21080,15269
Reasons for Exemption
The aquatic herbicide applications will be made this year as needed to prevent an emergency situation by managing these water bodies in a timely and appropriate manner to maintain regular conveyance of water. Aquatic herbicide applications are essential to DWR's ability to meet its public health, safety and welfare obligations of protecting drinking water quality and supply from degradation resulting from elevated tastes and odors, production of algal toxins, clogging filtration systems, and reducing water flows.
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