Funding for this project was provided in part by a Watershed Assistance Grant from NHDES with CWA Section 604(b) funds from the U.S. EPA.
WHY ARE WE HERE?
5-10 times the amount of phosphorus in runoff from developed areas.
POP GROWTH + DEV NPS POLLUTION WATER QUALITY + PROP VALUE
PLAN OUTLINE Overview of the Pleasant Lake Watershed Water Quality Summary Land Use Model Results & Buildout Analysis Water Quality Goal & Objectives Shoreline/Watershed Survey Results Action Plan, Management Strategy, & Eval
• 2,315 acres (3.6 sq.mi.) • Deerfield/Northwood • 493-acre lake area • Outlets north to Northwood Lake, then west via Little Suncook River to Suncook River (trib to Merrimack River) • Class A (2010 reclassification) • Oligotrophic (high quality waters)
• 0.48 flushing rate
WATER QUALITY SUMMARY RECENT (2006-2015), SEASONAL (May 24-Sept 15)