Copper Sulfate Application
Pursuant to NJAC 7:30 (NJDEP Pesticide Control Regulations), United Water New Jersey will apply copper sulfate to the Oradell, Lake Tappan, and Woodcliff Lake reservoirs. In order to control algal populations, copper sulfate will be applied as Triangle Brand Copper Sulfate Crystal (EPA Reg. No. 1278-8) through December 31, 2006 on an as needed basis.

Pesticide application dates are posted on our news page when we treat the reservoirs for taste and odor concerns.

Applications are conducted under the supervision of United Water New Jersey employee Pesticide Applicator License No. 27238B. Applications are made on the Lake Tappan and Woodcliff Lake reservoirs through the use of a boat and made on the Oradell Reservoir through the use of a boat or a stationary piping system.

For further information:
Raymond Cywinski
Supervisor - Watershed Management
United Water New Jersey
200 Lake Shore Drive, Haworth NJ 07641
Phone: 201 599 6014

For emergencies:
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System
Phone: 800 764 7661

For routine health inquiries:
National Pesticide Information Center
Phone: 800 858 7378.

NJ Pesticide Control Program:
Phone: 609 530 4070
This number is for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints, and health referrals.

Upon request, the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time.