INFESTATION of Cercariae and Schistosoma at Newfound June 2016

Newfound Resident · 06-27-2016, 10:23 AM

Newfound Lake is touted as one of the cleanest in the country but beware. I had visitors for a few days from June 18-21, 2016. We had wonderful weather and the four grandchildren and two daughters enjoyed lakeside relaxation and perfect weather. That is until a few days later when they discovered the results of an INFESTATION of Cercariae and Schistosoma and the nasty, uncomfortable health issues of Swimmers Itch.

You can read more about it if you simply GBoogle "Swimmers Itch in NH" or you can find stories about its occurence in 2011 at Winnipesaukee at the link below

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=12369

It makes little sense that this issue is not in the public awareness and I strongly believe that the State of NH should do more to inform residents and visitors. In fact, when I spoke to an 80 years young local and life long resident, he had never heard any mention of it around these parts. When I called the Fish and Game Dept about it, their response was to call someone else. In fact, F&G caused the problem back in the 50s and now it is someone elses problem which is both sad and amusing.

It is a nasty problem and too little is said about it, most likely due to fears that the tourism industry will suffer some consequences. In fact, the waters may look crystal clear and so did my families extremities before they went into the water. BEWARE and read about what you can do to address this miserable problem that is hidden from view.

06-27-2016, 10:23 AM	#1
Newfound Resident Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	INFESTATION of Cercariae and Schistosoma at Newfound June 2016 Newfound Lake is touted as one of the cleanest in the country but beware. I had visitors for a few days from June 18-21, 2016. We had wonderful weather and the four grandchildren and two daughters enjoyed lakeside relaxation and perfect weather. That is until a few days later when they discovered the results of an INFESTATION of Cercariae and Schistosoma and the nasty, uncomfortable health issues of Swimmers Itch. You can read more about it if you simply GBoogle "Swimmers Itch in NH" or you can find stories about its occurence in 2011 at Winnipesaukee at the link below http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=12369 It makes little sense that this issue is not in the public awareness and I strongly believe that the State of NH should do more to inform residents and visitors. In fact, when I spoke to an 80 years young local and life long resident, he had never heard any mention of it around these parts. When I called the Fish and Game Dept about it, their response was to call someone else. In fact, F&G caused the problem back in the 50s and now it is someone elses problem which is both sad and amusing. It is a nasty problem and too little is said about it, most likely due to fears that the tourism industry will suffer some consequences. In fact, the waters may look crystal clear and so did my families extremities before they went into the water. BEWARE and read about what you can do to address this miserable problem that is hidden from view.