New State Regulations On Phosphorus Fertilizers
April 12, 2012 10:10 AM ‘Tis the season to try to green-up your lawn. Some people in my neighborhood have already started mowing their lawn, but I’m going to wait for another weekend or two. Now, there are new regulations from the state regarding phosphorus-based lawn fertilizers.
According to our sister station, WIBX:
“If you plan to use phosphorus based fertilizers on your lawn this spring, the DEC is warning residents of new regulations to protect the state’s water supplies.
New provisions to the “NYS Dishwater Detergent and Nutrient Runoff Law” went into effect January 1st.
Under the new law, only certain phosphorous fertilizers with less than .67 percent by weight phosphate content can be applied without penalty. Fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium may not be applied to lawns between December 1st and April 1st, or within 20 feet of a water body.
In addition, stores must separate phosphorus fertilizers from their counterparts and post signs alerting customers of the law change.
The full text of the NYS Dishwasher Detergent and Nutrient Runoff Law can be found here.”
For more information, visit wibx950.com
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