Jul 19, 2021 | Fresh Water Ponds & Lakes, MS4, Water Quality
In his latest Community Update, Town Manager Mark Ells addresses water quality in the summer months and provides a reminder of the Do’s and Don’ts of the Town of Barnstable’s Fertilizer Nitrogen and Phosphorous Control Regulations, identified as Chapter 78 of the Town...
Jul 9, 2021 | Beach Water Quality Updates, Cyanobacteria
July 9, 2021, 12:15 PM Today’s Update: Fawcett Pond in Hyannis was found to have high concentrations of Cyanobacteria today; therefore ‘Warning – Toxic Cyanobacteria’signs are being posted at this pond. Other Information: Lovell’s Pond remains closed to swimming due...
Jul 7, 2021 | Beach Water Quality Updates, Cyanobacteria
July 7, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Updates: Loop Beach is now re-opened to swimming. Enterococci levels have reduced. This beach now meets the Massachusetts Bathing Beach regulations. Shubael’s Pond has experienced increased concentrations of Cyanobacteria therefore ‘Warning...
Jul 7, 2021 | Beach Water Quality Updates, Cyanobacteria
Loop Beach is now re-opened to swimming. Other information: Lovell’s Pond remains closed to swimming due to high levels of Cyanobacteria. CLOSED No Swimming Lovell’s Pond, Marstons Mills Moderate health risks for adults Higher risk for babies and small children...
Jul 1, 2021 | Beach Water Quality Updates
Today’s Updates: Loop Beach remains closed to swimming today due to high bacterial levels discovered in three samples taken during three consecutive days. Bacterial levels exceeded the geometric standard established within the Massachusetts Bathing Beach...