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Water Quality Update – September 9, 2021
September 9, 2021, 5:00 p.m.Today’s Update:• Lovell’s Pond is now classified as “high tier” by the APCC due to the presence of scums and pockets of cyanobacteria bloom material. This pond will be posted with ‘Warning- Toxic Cyanobacteria’ signage. Cyanobacteria...
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE IS FOCUSED ON OUTREACH LEADING UP TO THE SEPTEMBER CONSTRUCTION START FOR STRAWBERRY HILL ROAD SEWER EXPANSION
With sewer construction set to begin this fall, the Town of Barnstable is stepping up efforts to inform Centerville property owners and visitors about the Strawberry Hill Road sewer expansion project. Detailed information has been mailed to roughly 300 property owners...
Strawberry Hill Road Sewer Expansion Project
The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works is pleased to inform you that the Strawberry Hill Road Sewer Expansion Project will begin in September 2021. The project is the first significant construction project for the Town’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management...
Water Quality Update – August, 31, 2021
Tuesday August 31, 2021, 5:15 p.m.Today’s Update:• Kalmus Beach (ocean side) is closed to swimming due to an exceedance in the geomean limit for Enterococcus Bacteria. This beach does not meet the Massachusetts Bathing Beach Regulations, 105 CMR 445.00 and is closed...
Water Quality Update – August 27, 2021
Today’s Update:• Keyes Beach passed its second re-test for Enterococcus Bacteria. This beach meets the Massachusetts Bathing Beach Regulations, 105 CMR 445.00 and is re-opened for swimming.Cyanobacteria Postings (Remain Unchanged): CLOSURES DUE TO TOXIC CYANOBACTERIA•...
Water Quality Update – August 26, 2021
Today’s Update:• Kennedy/Veteran’s Beach passed its test and is now open for swimming. Mei Xiao will be removing the closed for swimming signs shortly.• Cotuit Bay Shores Beach passed its test and is now open for swimming. Mei Xiao will be removing the closed for...