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Swimming Discouraged at Walden Pond Until Further Notice: Officials

Swimming is now discouraged at Walden Pond until further notice.

CONCORD, MA—Swimming at Walden Pond is now discouraged, pond officials announced via Twitter Wednesday.

The Walden Pond Twitter account announced Wednesday that as of 2 p.m., the pond has tested high for bacteria and swimming is discouraged until further notice. 

Check back with Patch for updates on the ponds condition. 

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