Fair Acres Beach is re-opened to swimming. After its August 25th closure due to elevated E. Coli bacterial counts, beach re-samples were collected on a daily basis. Laboratory analyses revealed the latest sample brought the geomean to acceptable bacteria counts for swimming in compliance with 105 CMR 445.000, Minimum Standards for Bathing Beaches.
Cyanobacteria Postings/ Warnings & Pet Advisories at Lakes and Ponds
Warning Level
Hinckley Pond, Barnstable
Pet Advisory Level
Long Pond, Marstons Mills
North Pond, Osterville
To see a map with all monitored ponds and other town’s ponds – check out the Cyanomap at APCC at:
https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria