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Town Of Shrewsbury: Public Health Advisory HAS BEEN LIFTED: Dean Park Pond - Effective 11-05-21
Public Health Advisory: Dean Park Pond - HAS BEEN LIFTED
November 5, 2021
Public Health Advisory: Dean Park Pond - HAS BEEN LIFTED
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Date of Record: November 5, 2021
The Public Health Advisory for Dean Park Pond has been lifted. As always, no swimming or fishing is allowed in the pond.
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Original Advisory is listed below:
Date of Record: October 14, 2021
Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury is under an advisory until further notice due to high bacterial levels caused by a Cyanobacteria Bloom (also known as blue-green algae).
The Worcester Division of Public Health (WDPH) and the Town of Shrewsbury’s Board of Health has ordered an advisory of the pond and it remain in effect until further laboratory tests reveal acceptable and safe water quality limits.Town officials encourage individuals and their pets to avoid contact at Dean Park Pond, including fishing, until further notice.Dean Park Pond is located off of Main Street in Shrewsbury.
If you have further questions, please contact the Shrewsbury Health Department at 508-841-8384.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS IN FRESH WATER BODIES
CYANOBACTERIAL BLOOM FACT SHEET
This press release was produced by the Town of Shrewsbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
