Category: Other Locations

Lake Kanasatka, in Moultonborough, has had a serious issues with phosphorous loading and the resulting cyanobacteria blooms for several years. In 2023, for example, a cyanobacteria warning was issued by the state that lasted from late summer through the fall, 121 days in total.

The following articles detail the issues facing that lake and the costly solution to solution to that problem.  (Ed Note: Even with this treatment, Kanasatka continued to have cyanobacteria blooms last year, although with a much diminished duration.)

 

 

Restoring Lake Kanasatka FAQ Bulletin

Lake Kanasatka Alum FAQ

Alum Treatment on Lake Kanasatka has successfully eliminated Cyanobacteria Blooms

Lake Kanasatka Feted for Reversing Cyanobacteria

 

The Enfield NH Selectboard recently adopted new septic regulations for waterfront property in the town that require septic inspections every six years and pump-out every three years to reduce the inflow of phosporous into the town’s waterbodies.

Enfield Septic Rules for Waterfront Property