 Sheep Pond, October 15, 2022 The new APCC report of cyanobacteria test results for 2022 for Brewster Ponds is now available. Brewster Ponds Coalition thanks its more than 50 Citizen Science volunteers who perform this sampling. Through the leadership of APPC, this program has expanded across Cape Cod and testing is now regularly performed by APCC at their labratory providing rapid results and the abilty to quickly warn local Boards of Health and the public of these harmful blooms which can be hazardous to health.
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Thank you! Your support makes a difference for Brewster’s Ponds!  The Cyanobacteria "Use Restriction" posted at the town landing at Fisherman's Pond Road and at neighborhood association beaches were REMOVED on November 10. The Brewster Health Department in collaboration with the Brewster Ponds Coalition, lifted the posting following two weeks of monitoring.
The Cyanobacteria algal level dropped to a low risk range per confirmatory test results and field observations. The pond is safe for recreational water activities. This is in accordance with MA Department of Public Health recommended guidelines. Our regular pond monitoring for the season has now ended. We appreciate your support. For additional information: https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water or Cyanobacteria Monitoring on Cape Cod - Barnstable County (wpengine.com). If you have any questions please contact: Marty Burke - marty.burke@brewsterponds.org  The Cyanobacteria Advisories posted at both the Lower Mill Pond Grist Mill and the Lower Mill Pond Beach Association were REMOVED on November 7. The Brewster Health Department in collaboration with the Brewster Ponds Coalition, lifted the posting following five weeks of monitoring.
The Cyanobacteria algal level dropped to a low risk range per confirmatory test results and field observations. The pond is safe for recreational water activities. This is in accordance with MA Department of Public Health recommended guidelines. Our regular pond monitoring for the season has ended. For additional information: https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water or Cyanobacteria Monitoring on Cape Cod - Barnstable County (wpengine.com). If you have any questions please contact: Marty Burke - marty.burke@brewsterponds.org Cape Cod Times - October 27, 2022 DENNIS — Dennis town meeting voters greenlighted the purchase of a new ambulance, the creation of a wastewater superintendent position and an alternative dwelling unit (ADU) bylaw on Tuesday. Article 22 created a new, full-time position of wastewater superintendent, who would oversee and advise on all stages of the town's comprehensive wastewater overhaul project. The design phase of the project, which includes municipal sewering and a wastewater treatment center, was approved at May's town meeting. More:State's proposed nitrogen regulations put a tight deadline on Cape wastewater management "The amount of wastewater projects requires the time and commitment of a designated full-time employee," John Terrio, select board chair, said on Tuesday. "This position would oversee the planning, design and future construction of the wastewater implementation." The cost of the position, which begins Dec. 31, 2022, is $65,000 to $90,000 for the salary and $25,000 for benefits. The article was passed unanimously. For the full story click here: https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/local/2022/10/27/heres-what-happened-at-dennis-special-town-meeting-on-oct-25-2022-adu-bylaw-sewer-superintendent/10588993002/
  On Wednesday October 26, 2022, a Cyanobacteria Advisory was posted by the Brewster Health Department at Sheep Pond due to a visible algal bloom indicative of elevated levels of cyanobacteria. The decision aligns with the published MA Department of Public Health guidelines. The posting is at the town beach at Fisherman's Landing.
Out of an abundance of caution and until further notice, people and pets should avoid contact with the pond water. Do not ingest or get pond water in your mouth. Do not recreate in this pond until the posting is removed by the Town of Brewster. Additional testing is scheduled at the pond on a weekly basis. The Town of Brewster, the Brewster Ponds Association, and the Association to Preserve Cape Cod will continue to monitor the freshwater ponds in Brewster and provide timely notification to our residents of potentially harmful algal blooms. The Town and the BPC will report back when the pond is to be reopened. Call your doctor or veterinarian if you or your animals have a sudden or unexplained sickness or signs of poisoning. If you have any questions please contact: Marty Burke - marty.burke@brewsterponds.org  The Cyanobacteria Advisory posted at Cliff Pond was REMOVED on Wednesday, October 5. The MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) has tested the pond regularly since the initial posting and determined that the cyanobacteria toxin levels are now below the MDPH guidelines. The Department of Conservation and Recreation removed the posting at the Nickerson State Park pond today.
The pond is safe for recreational use in accordance with MA Department of Public Health recommended guidelines. For additional information https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water or Cyanobacteria Monitoring on Cape Cod - Barnstable County (wpengine.com). If you have any questions please contact: Marty Burke - marty.burke@brewsterponds.org |
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