🗓️ On Wednesday 6/26, NHDES announced that all cyanobacteria warnings for Lake Winnipesaukee have been lifted after re-testing the areas yesterday.
📍Tested Locations:
- Carry Beach
- Jockey Cove
- Brewster Beach (Wolfeboro)
- 19 Mile Bay
- 20 Mile Bay
- Tuftonboro Neck
- Between Ragged and Cow Islands
- Cow Island West Cove
- Long Island (Southern End)
- Moultonborough Neck (Near Nineacre Island)
- Meredith Town Docks
- Ellacoya State Park
- Gilford Town Beach
- Broads (East of Welch Island and Near the Deep Site)
- Moultonborough Town Beach
- Bear Island
- Center Harbor Town Beach
- Leavitt Beach
- Governors Island
- Alton (Town Beach and Dewitt Drive Area)
🎉 All 21 samples collected showed no cyanobacteria presence
✅ Reminder: Even though the bloom has dissipated, NHDES advises vigilance for future discoloration or surface accumulations. Monitor your shoreline and perform a self-risk assessment. If you see anything suspicious, stay out of the water and keep pets out too. 🐾
To stay updated on warnings:
- Sign up for NHDES Waterbody Specific Notifications.
- Check the Healthy Swimming Mapper.
- Report suspected blooms using the NHDES Reporting Tool and contact LWA.
🗾 Weekly Updates: Our cyanobacteria map tracks both warnings and reported observations not covered by NHDES.
https://www.winnipesaukee.org/winni-...obacteria-map/
📣 Spread the Word: As cyanobacteria blooms become more common, inform your friends and family about LWA’s efforts. Remember, "When in doubt, stay out!"