PDDH Closes Swimming Area at Jackson Cove

The Pomperaug Health District has recommended that the Town of Oxford close the Jackson Cove Beach for swimming until further notice. The presence of cyanobacteria, aka blue-green Algae, was observed on August 10th by the Pomperaug District Department of Health.

In certain circumstances, especially in warm weather the algae may bloom and normally clear water becomes markedly turbid. During that period of increased turbidity the blue-green algae can contain a mix of toxins, including skin irritants and potent liver toxins.