Water Advisory

Wason Pond Conservation and Recreation Area water currently is not suitable for wading or swimming due to elevated levels of E.coli bacteria. The elevated bacteria levels were identified in water samples taken on Monday, August 8, 2022 and Tuesday, August 9, 2022. In accordance with NH RSA 485-A:8, the standard at freshwater swimming beaches is 88 counts of E. coli per 100 milliliters of water. The Town of Chester will continue to re-sample the area.  Once E.coli levels are found to be acceptable, the advisory will be removed. Most recent water sample results are available at: https://www.chesternh.org/wason-pond-conservation-recreation-commission