As of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 2:08 PM, the following water quality alerts have been issued
- A Public Health Advisory has been issued at Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis due to a significant increase in cyanobacteria levels in samples.
- A Pet Advisory has been issued at Mystic Lake, Marstons Mills due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
- A Pet Advisory hsa been issued at Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
- A Pet Advisory has been issued at Lovells Pond, Cotuit due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
- A Pet Advisory remains in place at Hinckley Pond, Barnstable due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples.
Current postings as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025:
Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis
Pet Advisory
Mystic Lake, Marstons Mills
Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills
Lovells Pond, Cotuit
Hinckley Pond, Barnstable
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/
David W. Stanton, RS
Chief Health Inspector of Public Health
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE