Orange/brown color of water

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by Patofnaud

It's called tannins (sp?). Natural occurrence when stuff like leaves, etc,,, decay. Lots more in the water from all the overflowed streams.

I grew up swimming in brooks that looked like 'ice tea', no harm.

Except that a lot of that extra "stuff" from overflowed streams includes phosphorous which promotes cyanobacteria, milfoil and other plant growth. We need to do all we can to reduce nutrients and other contaminants flowing in

[mishman]

Could not agree more with your comments. We have been lulled into believing our lake's water quality will always be pristine. Unfortunately that is not the case. We need to do more to monitor, analyze and take action to address threats to water quality. I urge all to support the Lake Winnipesaukee Association https://www.winnipesaukee.org. They are doing good work but they need to do more and that requires more members and supporters. Please consider joining if you want to see water quality protected.