July 28, 2026 | Pet Advisory Removed from Hamblin Pond (Marstons Mills), Shubael Pond (Marstons Mills), Hinckley Pond (Barnstable)

Jul 28, 2026 | Beach Water Quality Updates, Cyanobacteria, News & Updates, Water Quality

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As of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the following water quality updates have been issued:

  • A Pet Advisory is removed for Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills, due to acceptable levels of cyanobacteria in water quality samples
  • A Pet Advisory is removed for Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills, due to acceptable levels of cyanobacteria in water quality samples
  • A Pet Advisory is removed for Hinckley Pond, Barnstable, due to acceptable levels of cyanobacteria in water quality samples

Current postings as of Tuesday, July 28, 2026:

Cyanobacteria Pet AdvisoryCurrent Pet Advisories:

Long Pond, Marstons Mills
Lovells Pond, Cotuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

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) 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