Bill > H874

This bill prohibits the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus in the town of Orleans, Massachusetts, except for use in commercial agriculture and the residential use of certified organic fertilizers with low nitrogen and phosphorus levels. The purpose is to improve water quality by reducing the excessive amounts of these contaminants, which contribute to undesirable algae and aquatic plant growth, adversely affecting public health and the environment. The bill also aims to help the town achieve compliance with the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) prescribed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for nitrogen and phosphorus in its waters.