Cyanobacteria bloom in Winter Harbor
The cyanobacteria bloom is located at the southern end of Winter Harbor along the eastern shore near White Gate Road. It was present at Carry Beach also, but seems to have either dissipated there or moved. As of this past Wed., 9/5, the Gloeotrichia bloom was reported to be worse along the shore of White Gate Road. One of our water quality monitors for Winter Harbor spotted the bloom and collected a sample. It will be tested for toxins by NHDES.
This weekend (9/8), we have received reports of white blobs or mass like substances in Winter Harbor in the northern area, and are investigating.
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