As of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 3:26 PM, the following water quality updates have been issued:
- Pet Advisory signage will be posted at Hinckley Pond, Barnstable within 24 hours due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
- A Public Health Advisory is reduced to a Pet Advisory at Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis, due to reduced levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
Current postings as of Thursday, August 7, 2025:
Remaining/Current Public Health Advisories
Long Pond, Marstons Mills
Remaining/Current Pet Advisories
Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis
Hinckley Pond, Barnstable
Lake Wequaquet, Centerville
Parker Pond, Osterville
Lovells Pond, Cotuit
Aunt Betty’s, Hyannis
If you are interested in receiving more information about Cyanobacteria and locations monitored across Cape Cod, please view the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) 2025 Cyanobacteria Monitoring Map at https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/
David W. Stanton, RS
Chief Health Inspector of Public Health
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE