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Water Quality Update – July 20, 2021
Today’s Update:Eugenia Fortes Beach is now re-opened to swimming. Samples taken on July 12th, July 13th, and July 14th exceeded both the single count and the geomean limit, resulting in the need to continue to retrieve and analyze additional samples over the course of...
Do’s and Don’ts of the Town of Barnstable’s Fertilizer Nitrogen and Phosphorous Control Regulations
In his latest Community Update, Town Manager Mark Ells addresses water quality in the summer months and provides a reminder of the Do’s and Don’ts of the Town of Barnstable’s Fertilizer Nitrogen and Phosphorous Control Regulations, identified as Chapter 78 of the Town...
Town Manager Reminds Residents of Fertilizer Regulations – July 14, 2021
Dear Town of Barnstable Property Owner: Excessive nutrient enrichment of the region’s groundwater and waterbodies, caused by improper or excessive applications of fertilizer, may result in significant public health ramifications. Some of these ramifications include...
Water Quality Update – July 15, 2021
Today’s Update:Eugenia Fortes Beach remains closed to swimming. Three water samples, retrieved from this Beach during the past three consecutive days, were found to exceed the maximum acceptable limit for Enterococci bacteria. The latest sample exceeded both the...
Water Quality Update – July 14, 2021
Today’s Update: Eugenia Fortes Beach is closed to swimming. Water samples retrieved from this beach and analyzed during the past two consecutive days exceeded the maximum acceptable limit for enterococci bacteria; this beach does not meet the Massachusetts Bathing...
Water Quality Update June 25, 2021
Lovell’s Pond is closed to swimming. It was found to have high levels of Cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria information: CLOSED No Swimming Lovell’s Pond, Marstons Mills • Moderate health risks for adults • Higher risk for babies and small children • Highest risks for...