Water Environment Federation (WEF) Discussion Forums / Small Systems / Archives / Archived Forum Topics / Algaecide usage in California / Latest PostsWater Environment Federation (WEF) Discussion ForumsWater Environment Federation (WEF) Discussion Forumshttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/jfuller@wef.orgThu, 21 Aug 2008 21:33:11 GMT20RE: Algaecide usage in Californiahttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic1805-18-1.aspxOne favorite used to be copper sulfate or copper hydroxide. It's still used in many pesticides, and probably as an algaecide. Another possibility is chlorine.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:31:39 GMTJeff NaumannRE: Algaecide usage in Californiahttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic1805-18-1.aspxBarley hay.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:16:02 GMTJerryRE: Algaecide usage in Californiahttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic1805-18-1.aspxHi</P><P>I have read somewhere that the use of straw bales in ponds and lagoons has been used for reducing algal growth. Probably googlable for a full article on it. And I imagine as it is a 'natural' remedy that it will be acceptable for Calif. regulations.</P><P>Cheers</P><P>Simon T Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:23:14 GMTBig KiwiAlgaecide usage in Californiahttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic1805-18-1.aspxIs there any algaecide that can be used in California ? Do you need an appliers certification ?</P><P>ThanksTue, 23 May 2006 17:31:01 GMTrwhitworth52