Town Of Shrewsbury: Public Health Advisory: Jordan Pond

Press release from the Town of Shrewsbury:

August 12, 2021

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY FOR

JORDAN POND

Date of Record:  August 12, 2021

Jordan Pond in Shrewsbury:  Weekly laboratory testing is showing high levels of E.Coli.

The Worcester Division of Public Health (WDPH) and the Town of Shrewsbury’s Board of Health has issued a Public Health Advisory for Jordan Pond until further laboratory tests reveal acceptable and safe water quality limits.

Town officials encourage individuals and their pets to avoid contact at Jordan Pond, including fishing, until further notice.

Jordan Pond is located on Florence Street (behind the Coolidge School and other access from Ridgeland Road). 

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.