Framingham Waushakum Beach Opens, Saxonville Beach Closes For E. Coli

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The waterfront at Saxonville Beach is closed after heightened levels of E. coli were discovered this week, officials said.

That means no swimming at the beach, as swimming in the water could cause illness, according to officials.

"The water will be re-tested and the waterfront will reopen once the bacteria is back within acceptable limits," officials said.

Learned Beach isn't affected by the closure, so those looking to take a dip can rely on that waterfront for now.

The public may resume normal use of Lake Waushakum, including at the beach, which was closed due to heightened Cyanobacteria levels.

"Laboratory analysis showed Cyanobacteria levels below the MA DPH guidelines for 2 consecutive weeks and the MA DPH has officially lifted the Public Health Advisory," officials said.