Fecal Bacteria Advisories Issued for Two Salem Ponds

Fecal bacteria advisories were issued Tuesday at two Salem ponds, according to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

Arlington Pond Improvement Association Beach and Hedgehog Pond Beach were both sampled on July 8.

Advisories for the two water bodies were issued July 9.

The advisory will remain until bacteria counts are below the state standard. A yellow NHDES sign is typically placed at the beach to indicate that the advisory has been issued and that the water is not suitable for wading or swimming.

The sign does not indicate that the beach is closed to the public, but those in the area are advised to enter the water at their own risk.

The next sample date will be today with new results to come in July 11.

Four freshwater bodies in town were sampled Tuesday and turned up good results.

Millville Pond Beach, Second Street Beach, Shadow Lake Beach and Otter Pond Beach were all sampled.