Falmouth's Woodneck River Closed To Swimming Due To Elevated Bacteria

FALMOUTH, MA — A water sample test returned elevated bacteria levels from Woodneck River, forcing town officials to close the waters off to swimmers.

The news was announced on Aug. 25 through the Town of Falmouth website, indicating that swimming is banned until further notice due to the test results of water taken from the Little Sippewissett Marsh side of the river.

Those results were processed on Aug. 24, and found that elevated bacteria levels were present in the ocean water.

"We’re awaiting further test results, but per procedure with current guidance, no swimming signs are being posted," officials said, noting that parking attendants are on-duty from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and will enforce the policy.

Beach Department staff will provide updates as they get more information, town officials said.