Town Of Shrewsbury: Public Health Advisory: Dean Park Pond And Oak Island Boat Ramp - CLOSED

Press release from the Town of Shrewsbury:

July 12, 2021

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY

DEAN PARK POND and OAK ISLAND BOAT RAMP

Date of Record: July 12, 2021 - Both Dean Park Pond and Oak Island Boat Ramp in Shrewsbury are closed until further notice because of laboratory testing showing high levels of E. Coli.

During our routine seasonal weekly water quality monitoring of select bodies of water in Shrewsbury, high levels of E. Coli were detected in the pond at Dean Park and at the Oak Island Boat Ramp. The Worcester Division of Public Health (WDPH) and the Town of Shrewsbury’s Board of Health has ordered the pond and boat ramp closed. Both of these locations will remain closed until further laboratory tests reveal acceptable and safe water quality limits. Town officials encourage individuals and their pets to avoid contact at both of these locations, including fishing, until further notice. Dean Park Pond is located off of Main Street in Shrewsbury.

Oak Island Boat Ramp is located on Route 20 (across from Edgemere Boulevard).

If you have further questions, please contact the Shrewsbury Health Department at 508-841-8384.

This press release was produced by the Town of Shrewsbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.