Town Of Shrewsbury: Public Health Advisory: Dean Park Pond - Effective October 14, 2021

Press release from the Town of Shrewsbury:

October 14, 2021

Public Health Advisory: Dean Park Pond

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:

CYANOBACTERIAL HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS

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.