Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Update

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been detected at the following locations:
RED – Sesachacha Pond site A
RED – Sesachacha Pond site B
RED – Capaum Pond site A

These sites have algae concentrations that exceed the thresholds at which water can be toxic to humans or animals. Do not recreate in or allow pets in or near the water at the above locations.

One pond has returned to a cautionary status for Harmful Algae:
YELLOW – Hummock Pond site B

What the signs mean:
• Green: Water activities are okay. Be careful and avoid drinking the water.
• Yellow: Use caution. Reduce direct contact with water. Boating and kayaking are safer choices.
• Red: Stay out of the water. Do not swim, wade, or touch the water or anything in it.

The following ponds have had harmful algae detected. However, the concentrations remain below the thresholds that would trigger advisories or closures. As a result, the following ponds remain in a cautionary status and will continue to be monitored closely throughout the season.

Ponds under cautionary status:
• Gibbs
• Capaum
• Long
• Maxcy
• Miacomet
• Stump
• Tom Nevers
• Washing

Signs will be posted near the water at all tested locations. Please check the signs before swimming, boating, fishing, or letting pets near the water.

Keep pets safe too: Pets can get sick from harmful algal blooms. Do not let them swim in or drink the water if yellow or red signs are posted.

Thank you for adhering to these suggestions.