Massachusetts H5433 prohibits the use of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers in Wellfleet to protect water quality.

Massachusetts H5433 aims to protect the water quality in the town of Wellfleet by prohibiting the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus. The bill cites scientific evidence that these contaminants contribute to undesirable algae and aquatic plant growth, adversely affecting public health and recreational activities. The unique sandy soils of Wellfleet, which rapidly leach nutrients, necessitate this prohibition to comply with Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for water quality.

Massachusetts H5433 prohibits the use of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers in Wellfleet to protect water quality.

Massachusetts H5433 aims to protect the water quality in the town of Wellfleet by prohibiting the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus. The bill cites scientific evidence that these contaminants contribute to undesirable algae and aquatic plant growth, adversely affecting public health and recreational activities. The unique sandy soils of Wellfleet, which rapidly leach nutrients, necessitate this prohibition to comply with Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for water quality.