Cyanobacteria Alert Issued for Blackey Cove (Moultonborough)

The Real BigGuy · 10-31-2023, 08:04 AM

People seem to be focused on runoff from fertilized lawns as the cause of the blooms. There is very little discussion of fixing the issue of substandard septic systems. I am confident that there are a lot of these in the older cottages on the mainland and on the islands. Years ago the town I live in went around the 100 acre pond I live on and dye tested each house. Well over 50% failed showing leaching into the pond. I know that it is an unbelievably big undertaking but that is a step that should be taken.

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10-31-2023, 08:04 AM	#9
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,308 Thanks: 125 Thanked 472 Times in 287 Posts	People seem to be focused on runoff from fertilized lawns as the cause of the blooms. There is very little discussion of fixing the issue of substandard septic systems. I am confident that there are a lot of these in the older cottages on the mainland and on the islands. Years ago the town I live in went around the 100 acre pond I live on and dye tested each house. Well over 50% failed showing leaching into the pond. I know that it is an unbelievably big undertaking but that is a step that should be taken. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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