As of Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:35PM both Keyes Beach and Kalmus Beach (ocean side) are closed for swimming due to exceedances of Enterococci Bacteria. 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.
Beach closure signage will be posted.
Re-samples were collected and results will be shared once available.
The past, present, and future of water quality protections Barnstable Clean Water Coalition’s executive director was on WCAI’s The Point to discuss water quality issues
Cyanobacteria Series – #5 Benthic Cyanobacteria In this week’s installment of APCC’s cyanobacteria info series, we want to highlight a form of cyanobacteria that can
“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” A potentially toxic cyanobacteria bloom has been detected in: • Ashumet Pond, Falmouth/Mashpee The town has been notified of
Above: Skinequit Pond (left) and Bourne Pond (right), August 25, 2026 “When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” A potentially toxic cyanobacteria bloom has been detected
