Pratt Pond Association - Camper Rules

1) No Dumping of rubbish in the water or anywhere outside, this includes roadsides.

2) Speed Limit of 15 mph, all vehicles.

3) No gas powered motors on the pond.

4) No washing of People, Dogs, Clothes, or using soap in the pond, anyone seen breaking this rule will be notified by the Association.

5) No unreasonable noise should be made (radios, parties, etc.). Be a good neighbor, no noise after midnight. (Changed: 6/1994 Noise curfew will be at 11 PM. This is in accordance with the new town ordinance.)

6) Three blasts shall be a distress signal.

7) Any sales of property or transfers should be brought to the attention of the association.

8) (Added: 6/1994 - Pond Levels will be as follows - The Pond will be lowered every five (5) years approximately 18 inches for access of owners to work on beaches, the length of time the level will stay down will be voted on at the annual meeting that year. All years in between, the pond will be lowered for weed control for no less than a two (2) week hard freeze and then raised for the winter with 1 board out, approximately 4 inches, for the remainder of the winter to protect docks.)

Emergency Numbers

Police - 878-2771
State Police - 1-800-852-3411
Fire, ambulance - 878-1611
Monadnock Comm. Hospital - 924-7191
Milford Medical Center - 673-5623

Helpful Hints From the NH Dept. of Environmental Services

1) Keep land clearing to a minimum, roads and paths leading to the lake should be curved to reduce erosion.

2) Do not bath, shampoo or wash boats, pets or vehicles in or near lakes where detergent can run into water.

3) Septic Systems:
Check your leach field for soft or wet areas or septic smells.
Pump out you tank every 2-5 years, or when tank sludge exceeds 1/3 capacity
Do not flush bulky waste or grease, they can clog your system
Conserve water
Do not flush toxic wastes, i.e. Paint thinner, chlorine, etc.
Do not build over or cement over your tank, the weight can compact soil or break pipes
Do not use colored toilet paper, it does not break down as quickly as white paper
Direct rain gutters and surface drainages away from leach field
Drain cleaners, chlorine and other caustic substances can kill the natural bacteria in your tank and impair its function

We hope these hints can be of help to all. Any questions can be referred to the Biology Bureau, 603-271-3503.

NOTE: All lake information can be obtained by the above Bureau.