Dec 17, 2025 | Blog, Septic Systems, Wastewater Treatment Plant
The holidays are a time for full kitchens, busy bathrooms, and hosting friends and family. But with all that extra activity, plumbing systems — especially sewer and septic systems — can quickly become overwhelmed. What goes down your sink or toilet doesn’t just...
Oct 9, 2025 | Blog, Fresh Water Ponds & Lakes, Stormwater, Water Quality
Autumn is beautiful—crimson, gold, and rust-colored leaves carpet lawns and roadsides. But as picturesque as leaf litter may seem, it poses a serious threat when it ends up in our streets and storm drains. Here’s why it’s worth taking a few extra minutes to keep...
Sep 17, 2025 | Blog, Cyanobacteria, Fresh Water Ponds & Lakes, News & Updates, Water Quality
In Barnstable, many of us take pride in our homes and lawns. A lush, green yard can feel like part of the Cape Cod dream. But did you know that when you fertilize your lawn, you’re not just feeding your grass—you could also be feeding our ponds and lakes? And...
Jul 31, 2025 | Blog, Cyanobacteria, Fresh Water Ponds & Lakes, News & Updates, Water Quality
Photo: Association to Preserve Cape Cod Learn more about what cyanobacteria are, what threat they may pose to your health, and what the Town of Barnstable is doing to mitigate these threats. Introduction 18,000 years ago, a giant glacier known as the Laurentide ice...
