SB493 Relative to cyanobacteria and other emerging environmental water quality issues.
Relative to cyanobacteria and other emerging environmental water quality issues.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Protecting water quality preserves property values for lakefront homeowners and supports the tourism economy that depends on clean lakes and rivers.
Your Community
Cyanobacteria pose real health risks to swimmers, pets, and communities that rely on surface water. Addressing these threats protects public health and recreation.
Your Freedom
Environmental monitoring measures don't significantly affect individual freedoms but help ensure safe access to public waterways.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Sponsor
David Watters (D)
The Short Version
Addresses cyanobacteria (toxic algae blooms) and emerging water quality threats in NH waterways. Cyanobacteria blooms have caused beach closures and pose health risks to people and pets at NH lakes.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Lake communities affected by algae blooms
- ▲ Swimmers, boaters, and pet owners
- ▲ Tourism-dependent businesses
- ▲ Lakefront property owners
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Those who may face new water quality regulations
- ▼ State budget for monitoring programs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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