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Home City Council City Court Mayor Pay Your Bill Fire & Police Public Works Building & Zoning Employment Treating The Lake For Algae HITS: 9777 In summer depending on the weather, algae grows in the lake. In order to control this problem the city crew has to spray the lake with a product called cutrine plus. This is an environmentally friendly way of controlling algae growth before it blooms. Cutrine is 9% copper sulfate and 91% inert ingredients. This product when sprayed out like you see in the picture, stays suspended in the water for two to four days. The city sprays the lake three to four times in the summer to combat these pests. The city has an agreement with PPL Montana in which they purchase the product and we apply it. Algae plugs filters up very fast causing major problems with the cities production of water and PPL Montana's filter operation. This also causes issues with taste and odor of our water. Also if left unchecked can become toxic to humans and wildlife. Treating the lake has become vital and necessary for both entities. PREV NEXT © City of Colstrip 2016 - 2021 About Colstrip Cat & Dog Licensing Codes & Ordinances Contacts Report Street Light Problem Street Map Website Login Webcam Employee Forms Newsletters Archived Articles Colstrip Zoning Map Google Map Local Weather Bids Items Job Openings Job Application Utility Bill ACH Authorization Form Building & Zoning Info Bulk Water Application Business Licence Application Council Chambers Use Application Goodwill Policy Duplicate Bill Request Service Application Special Event Permit Bicentennial Library Colstrip Medical Center Colstrip Schools Colstrip United City of Colstrip on Facebook Parks And Recreation SEMDC SHAC Back to top