MASHPEE - Potentially toxic algae blooms have been identified at Mashpee and Harwich ponds, triggering warnings for visitors. The Association … [Read more...]
Bacteria Outbreak at Schoolhouse Pond in Brewster
September 12, 2024
BREWSTER - A cyanobacteria alert has been issued for Schoolhouse Pond in Brewster by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod and the town. The … [Read more...]
Algal Bloom Reported At Pilgrim Lake In Orleans
June 24, 2024
ORLEANS – The town of Orleans has issued a public health advisory for Pilgrim Lake due to the presence of a potentially-harmful cyanobacteria bloom. … [Read more...]
Mashpee Ponds Afflicted By Cyanobacteria, PFAS
June 10, 2024
MASHPEE – The Town of Mashpee is posting public advisories about several bodies of water. Officials inspected Mashpee Wakeby Pond on Friday and … [Read more...]
Cyanobacteria Alert for Boland Pond, Orleans
May 31, 2024
ORLEANS - A cyanobacteria alert has been issued for Boland Pond in Orleans by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod. The organization monitors … [Read more...]
New Report Says Cape Cod Water Quality Continues to Decline
January 25, 2023
HYANNIS - The Association to Preserve Cape Cod released an annual review of the region’s water quality and the data supports the continuing decline of … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Officials Discuss Future of Water Quality Testing
January 10, 2023
HYANNIS - A local public health official said Barnstable County could become a leader in testing for cyanobacteria in … [Read more...]
Barnstable Addressing Water Quality of Local Pond
December 7, 2022
BARNSTABLE - A Barnstable official gave an update on ongoing efforts to boost water quality at a local pond that has experienced closures due to … [Read more...]
Public Health Advisory Issued for Chatham Pond
September 29, 2022
CHATHAM - Goose Pond in Chatham has been put under a public health advisory by the town following the detection of elevated cyanobacteria levels in … [Read more...]
Truro Pond Impacted by Algae Blooms
September 21, 2022
TRURO - Visible algae scum has been reported at Ryder Pond in Truro by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, prompting a swimming advisory for the … [Read more...]
