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 Postings:
CLOSURES DUE TO TOXIC CYANOBACTERIA
• Muddy/Crocker Pond, Marstons Mills
• Long Pond, Marstons Mills
To protect yourself and pets:
• Do not drink pond water.
• Do not swim.
• Keep pets and livestock away.
• Avoid areas with scum while boating and do not eat fish.
Call your doctor or veterinarian if you or your animals have a sudden or unexplained sickness or signs of poisoning.
Warning Level
Parker Pond
Lovell’s Pond, Marstons Mills
Pet Advisory Level
Shubael’s Pond, Marstons Mills
Long Pond, Centerville
If you are interested in receiving more information about Cyanobacteria and locations monitored, you may view the CyanoMAP at https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/ to see recent cyanobacteria monitoring results from APCC. If you are interested in receiving email notifications when there is a potential toxic bloom identified by APCC, you may opt-in to the APCC toxic alerts. In order to receive email notification for toxic alerts, click this link: https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/cyanobacteria-alert/ This link will bring you to a webpage where you will be asked to enter your email address in order to receive toxic alerts.
Thomas McKean, RS, CHO
Director of Public Health
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
