As of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM, the following water quality alerts have been issued:
- A Pet Advisory has been issued for Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
- A Pet Advisory has been issued for Parker Pond, Osterville due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
- A Pet Advisory has been issued for Neck Pond, Osterville due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
Current postings as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025:
Public Health Advisory
Long Pond, Marstons Mills
Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis
Pet Advisory
Parker Pond, Osterville
Neck Pond, Osterville
Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills
Crystal Lake, Osterville
Long Pond, Centerville
Hinckley Pond, Barnstable
Mystic Lake, Marstons Mills
Shubael 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) 2025 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