As of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the following water quality updates are in effect:
- A Pet Advisory is removed at Hinckley Pond, Barnstable, due to acceptable levels of Cyanobacteria detected in samples.
Remaining postings as of Tuesday, September 22, 2026:
Current Pet Advisories:
Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills
Lovells Pond, Cotuit
To see a map with all monitored ponds across Cape Cod, please visit the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) Cyanobacteria Monitoring Map at: https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/
To receive alerts with the latest water quality updates, download the MyBarnstable App.
Thomas A. McKean, RS, CHO
Director of Public Health
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE