As of Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM, the following water quality alerts have been issued:
- The Pet Advisory at Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills has been removed as the result of acceptable water testing results.
- The Public Health Advisory at Lake Wequaquet, Centerville has been removed as the result of acceptable water testing results.
- A Pet Advisory remains in place at Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis due to significant scums and cyanobacteria levels in water samples.
- A Pet Advisory remains in place for Parker Pond, Osterville due to evidence of scum in water samples.
Current postings as of Tuesday, September 23, 2024:
Pet Advisory
Parker Pond, Osterville
Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis
If you are interested in receiving more information about Cyanobacteria and locations monitored, you may view the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) 2024 Cyanobacteria Monitoring Map at https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/
Thomas A. McKean, RS, CHO
Director of Public Health
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE