Robinson Pond Water Advisories
The water quality at Robinson Pond is tested through the NHDES Beach Inspection Program during the months of June, July and August.
This program monitors public beaches for the presence of fecal bacteria. A beach advisory is issued when a water sample contains fecal bacteria levels that exceed the state standard, indicating unhealthy swimming conditions.
This page will be updated if an advisory has been posted.
♦ At this time, no advisories are in effect ♦
► Advisory Signs
Depending on the results of the water quality last tested, one of the following three signs will be posted during the water testing season to inform visitors of the water condition.
GREEN - Monitored
- The most recent samples analyzed meet statutory bacteria standards for beaches.
YELLOW - Bacteria Advisory
- High levels of BACTERIA have been detected in the WATER. Water currently not suitable for wading or swimming.
RED - Cyanobacteria Advisory
- High levels of potentially toxic Cyanobacteria have been identified in this water. Water not currently suitable for wading or swimming.
Signs are posted at the following areas within Robinson Pond:
- Main Gate
- Boat Launch
- On the Beach
Images of each sign can be found in the slideshow below.
►Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Blooms
Harmful algal blooms are the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria in water that can harm people, animals or the environment.
Learn more about how to identify and report Harmful Algal Blooms by referring to the web links below.
To view all current cyanobacteria advisory statuses, please visit the NH Healthy Swimming Mapper. All advisories and alerts issued by the NHDES Beach Inspection Program and the Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Bloom Program are posted there and updated daily.
When cyanobacteria has been confirmed by the NHDES, the Red Cyanobacteria Advisory sign will be posted.
View the slideshow below to see an example of an algal bloom.
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