An Act regulating the use of fertilizer in the town of Wellfleet

This bill prohibits the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus in the Town of Wellfleet to protect local water quality from harmful algae growth. The law specifically targets these nutrients because Wellfleet's sandy soil allows them to quickly leach into fresh and salt waters, threatening drinking supplies and recreational areas. An exception is made for commercial agriculture and residential gardening, which may use organic fertilizers with low levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. By restricting these inputs, the measure aims to help the town meet state-mandated pollution limits for its waterways.