Massachusetts H5433 regulates fertilizer use in Wellfleet to protect water quality.
Massachusetts H5433 aims to protect Wellfleet's water quality by prohibiting the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus. These nutrients contribute to algae and aquatic plant growth, harming public health and water used for drinking, shell fishing, and recreation. The bill allows organic fertilizers with low nitrogen and phosphorus for growing fruits and vegetables. The unique sandy soils of Wellfleet rapidly leach nutrients, necessitating this regulation to comply with Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL).
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