PLA Community,
After a beautiful holiday weekend, NH DES came out yesterday and sampled the water again. The Warning has been removed and the signs will be coming down. The official notice is below.
The PLA
Hi All,
The cyanobacteria warning at your lake has been removed, please see below for details.
| Waterbody | Province Lake, Effingham/Wakefield |
| Status | WARNING REMOVED |
| Issued | 8/2/2024 |
| Removed | 9/3/2024 |
| Notes | Bloom conditions have passed based on sampling performed today. Four locations were sampled, and densities varied from no cyanobacteria present to 1,667 cells/mL. All samples had a fair amount of detritus, indicating that degrading material may still be present in the water. |
While the bloom accumulation has dissipated, NHDES advises that lake-goers look out for discoloration or surface accumulations in the future. Please continue to monitor your individual shoreline for changing conditions.
The cyanobacteria warning signs can now be removed from public access points.
Thank you all for your communication. If you see cyanobacteria in the future, please report it through the bloom report form.
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Best,
The CyanoHAB Team
Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Bloom Program
Watershed Management Bureau, Water Division
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
29 Hazen Drive, P.O. Box 95, Concord, NH 03302-0095
603-848-8094 hab@des.nh.gov