Sandy Neck Beach is closed to swimming due to elevated Enterococci bacteria counts.  Due to this exceedance, this beach does not meet 105 CMR 4445.00, Minimum Standards for Bathing Beaches and is required to be closed to swimming.

Cyanobacteria Postings/ Warnings & Pet Advisories at Lakes and Ponds

Warning Level

Hinckley Pond, Barnstable

Pet Advisory Level

Long Pond, Marstons Mills

North Pond, Osterville

To see a map with all monitored ponds and other town’s ponds – check out the Cyanomap at APCC at:

https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria