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Council: Heater's Pond treatment ineffective this summer; borough to seek alternatives
Summary
Council members and staff reported Heater's Pond treatments are not working this summer and the scheduled treatment was canceled; the borough will explore alternate contractors and avoid treating during high-heat periods to reduce fish-kill risk.
Councilwoman Cowdrick told the Aug. 14 meeting that recent treatments at Heater's Pond appear ineffective and that the treatment provider attributed the problem to summer weather; the scheduled treatment was canceled for the week and the borough will investigate other options.
Councilman DeMeo said treating in August can lower dissolved oxygen and risk fish kills, noting he inspected the pond and saw poor results from recent work. The council agreed to explore other treatment vendors and consider timing to avoid harming aquatic life.
What happens next: Staff and council members will research alternative vendors and treatment timing, and report options for future action.
