Ellacoya closed?

strum · 07-11-2019, 11:15 AM

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...48d52af91.html

strum · 07-11-2019, 11:17 AM

Does LSP ever get the effects of this being soo close?

ApS · 07-11-2019, 11:29 AM

No linky.

Got a "Cliff Notes" version?

fatlazyless · 07-11-2019, 11:38 AM

Go to today's July 10, Laconia Daily Sun ..... top of front page .... BACTERIA BEACH ..... aka the beach at Weirs Beach .... seems like maybe no news is good news as far as testing the water for fecal bacteria in Laconia?

So, with no lifeguards and no state DES testing ..... what do you get ..... you get.... Bacteria Beach!

Other similar names such as cancer creek, malaria mud puddle, and leprosy lake come to mind. Who remembers that old camp song from the 1960's ..... "leprosy, my god, I've got leprosy .... there goes my eyeball into your highball!"

strum · 07-11-2019, 11:38 AM

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...48d52af91.html

Biggd · 07-11-2019, 12:16 PM

Maybe they should test the sand bars.

BrownstoneNorth · 07-11-2019, 12:16 PM

https://mobile.twitter.com/NHDES_Bea...64317374025729

8gv · 07-12-2019, 08:30 AM

How does a crowded swimming area contribute to the levels of human fecal bacteria?

Are the swimmers pooping in the water?

Could there be an alternative explanation?

When the beaches are very busy, I suspect that nearly all of the nearby cottages are also busy with their owners and guests visiting, spending the night and using their toilets.

How good are the septic systems or sewer hook ups?

Could the bacteria counts be elevated by leaking septic from cottages?

How many cottages are on septic vs sewer?

Is it possible to track the pollution back to its source, say, an individual cottage with a problem?

Peeing while swimming is likely.

Pooping while swimming?

Unless it's a beach full of infants, I doubt it.

Bear Islander · 07-12-2019, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

How does a crowded swimming area contribute to the levels of human fecal bacteria?

Are the swimmers pooping in the water?

Could there be an alternative explanation?

When the beaches are very busy, I suspect that nearly all of the nearby cottages are also busy with their owners and guests visiting, spending the night and using their toilets.

How good are the septic systems or sewer hook ups?

Could the bacteria counts be elevated by leaking septic from cottages?

How many cottages are on septic vs sewer?

Is it possible to track the pollution back to its source, say, an individual cottage with a problem?

Peeing while swimming is likely.

Pooping while swimming?

Unless it's a beach full of infants, I doubt it.

Swim Diapers is the answer

One loaded swim diaper can contaminate an entire beach.

8gv · 07-12-2019, 10:32 AM

Adult or child?

Hillcountry · 07-12-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

Adult or child?

“Depends”

Biggd · 07-12-2019, 11:55 AM

If people want to submerge themselves at pea soup sand bars then go for it!
I prefer to swim in deeper water with very few people and boats around.

We always try to find a quite cove to anchor and swim.

joey2665 · 07-12-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

“Depends”

Now that is funny!!!

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tis · 07-12-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Now that is funny!!!

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Agree, Joey. I await a chuckle courtesy of Hill. I love Hill's sense of humor.

chachee52 · 07-12-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by strum

Does LSP ever get the effects of this being soo close?

So far through the years LSP has not been affected. I don't know how, I always swim at a beach away from that end anyway, but especially when Ellacoya closes.
Haven't heard anything from the park as of yet testing or anything.

8gv · 07-12-2019, 08:31 PM

If one location is tested and fails and another is not tested, which has the safer water?

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strum Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Ellacoya closed? https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...48d52af91.html

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ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 2,205 Thanked 776 Times in 553 Posts	Broken... No linky. Got a "Cliff Notes" version? __________________ Is it "Common Sense" isn't.

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fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,738 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	..... Bacteria Beach! Go to today's July 10, Laconia Daily Sun ..... top of front page .... BACTERIA BEACH ..... aka the beach at Weirs Beach .... seems like maybe no news is good news as far as testing the water for fecal bacteria in Laconia? So, with no lifeguards and no state DES testing ..... what do you get ..... you get.... Bacteria Beach! Other similar names such as cancer creek, malaria mud puddle, and leprosy lake come to mind. Who remembers that old camp song from the 1960's ..... "leprosy, my god, I've got leprosy .... there goes my eyeball into your highball!" __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	How does a crowded swimming area contribute to the levels of human fecal bacteria? Are the swimmers pooping in the water? Could there be an alternative explanation? When the beaches are very busy, I suspect that nearly all of the nearby cottages are also busy with their owners and guests visiting, spending the night and using their toilets. How good are the septic systems or sewer hook ups? Could the bacteria counts be elevated by leaking septic from cottages? How many cottages are on septic vs sewer? Is it possible to track the pollution back to its source, say, an individual cottage with a problem? Peeing while swimming is likely. Pooping while swimming? Unless it's a beach full of infants, I doubt it.

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