Cyanobacteria Alert – July 8 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that potentially toxic blooms have been identified on the following ponds: Hamblin Pond, BarnstableNeck Pond, BarnstableParker Pond, Barnstable Town officials have been notified. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.  Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – July 1 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that potentially toxic blooms have been identified on the following ponds: Long Pond Marstons Mills, BarnstableLong Pond Centerville, BarnstableCrystal Lake, BarnstableSantuit Pond, Mashpee Town officials have been notified. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.  Avoid […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – June 24 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that potentially toxic blooms have been identified on the following ponds: Elbow Pond, BrewsterMystic Lake, BarnstableShubael Pond, BarnstableLovells Pond, Barnstable Town officials have been notified. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.   Avoid contact, particularly […]

Clean Water Mondays/Wednesdays – 2025

Toilet Talk: Musings on Septic Systems, Sewers & UD Toilets (5/21/25) Barnstable Clean Water Coalition and Cape Cod Beer have teamed up to bring you a series of free educational lectures held at the brewery. Join us as we dive deep into topics that affect not only our water on Cape Cod but also globally! #CleanWaterMatters This month’s […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – May 29 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that potentially toxic blooms have been identified on the following ponds: Blueberry Pond, Brewster Schoolhouse Pond, Brewster Bakers Pond, Orleans Pilgrim Lake, Orleans Seymour Pond, Brewster Town officials have been notified. If you have any questions, contact the local […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – May 24 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that potentially toxic blooms have been identified on the following ponds: Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills Bearse Pond, Centerville Town officials have posted pet advisories.    If you have any questions, contact the local health department.   Avoid contact, particularly […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – May 7 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that the town officials have posted an advisory at the following pond: —————————————————————————————————– Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of pond water that can occur during swimming. Dogs and children are especially susceptible to cyanotoxins through ingestion. APCC’s monitoring program […]

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