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TABLE 21 continued. MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR CONTROL OF ALGAEOPTION MODE OF ACTION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGESChemical controls9.a) Forms of copper ♦ Contact algaecide♦♦9.b) Forms of endothall(7-oxabicyclo [2.2.1] heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid)♦♦♦♦♦♦Cellular toxicant, suggesteddisruption of photosynthesis,nitrogen metabolism, <strong>and</strong>membrane transportApplied as wide variety ofliquid or granularformulations, often inconjunction with chelators,polymers, surfactants orherbicidesContact algaecideMembrane-active chemicalwhich inhibits proteinsynthesisCauses structuraldeteriorationApplied as liquid or granules,usually as hydrotholformulation for algae control♦♦♦♦Effective <strong>and</strong> rapid control ofmany algae speciesApproved for use in mostwater suppliesModerate control of thick algalmats, used where copper isineffectiveLimited toxicity to fish atrecommended dosagesRapid action♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦Toxic to aquatic fauna as afunction of concentration,formulation, temperature, pH,<strong>and</strong> ambient water chemistryIneffective at coldertemperaturesCopper ion persistent;accumulates in sediments ormoves downstreamCertain green <strong>and</strong> bluegreennuisance species are resistant tocopperLysing of cells releases cellularcontents (including nutrients <strong>and</strong>toxins) into water columnNon-selective in treated areaToxic to aquatic fauna (varyingdegrees by formulation)Time delays on use for watersupply, agriculture <strong>and</strong>recreationSafety hazards for applicators<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Pocotopaug</strong> <strong>Restoration</strong> <strong>Evaluation</strong> 115May 2002

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