Proposal to put limits on fertilizer

Associated Press

Updated: Feb 6, 2012 5:45 AM

LITCHFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Two Republican state lawmakers say they plan to introduce a bill this session that limits the use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizations.

The legislation would improve water quality in Connecticut's rivers and lakes.

State Sen. Andrew Roraback of Goshen and Rep. Clark Chapin of New Milford have scheduled a news conference Monday at the Bantam Lake in Litchfield to discuss their proposed legislation. The new legislative session opens on Wednesday.

Representatives from various lake associations are expected to attend.

The lawmakers contend that high levels of phosphorus can lead to excessive algae and aquatic plant growth, reducing water clarity, depleting oxygen and harming the health of rivers, lakes and fish.

They said at least 11 states have imposed similar legislation. 

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