Bacteria Alerts At Amherst, North Hampton, Windham Lakes, Beaches

CONCORD, NH — The latest cyanobacteria and fecal bacteria advisory in the state of New Hampshire features water bodies and beaches with continued problems as well as new blooms and bacteria reported by state environmental officials.

There are currently no cyanobacteria warnings-advisories in the state.

Current fecal bacteria advisories include Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham, which has been active for 10 days, FB Argue Recreation Area Beach at Whites Pond in Pittsfield, which was posted Thursday, and North Hampton State Park Beach, was which posted Friday.

There are also cyanobacteria watches-alerts in four communities: Cobbetts Pond in Windham, which has been active for about a week, Mascoma Lake in Enfield, which was posted four days ago, and two new watches issued on Friday at Baboosic Lake in Amherst and Forest Lake in Winchester.

Three cyanobacteria were taken off the list.

They include Sunset Lake in Alton and Gilmanton, Silver Lake in Hollis, and Elm Brook in Hopkinton.

State officials said cyanobacteria are natural components of water but the blooms may cause acute and chronic health effects. Acute health effects include skin and mucous membrane irritation, tingling, numbness, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and diarrhea. Anyone exposed to cyanobacteria should seek medical attention and report the information to the state.

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