Beach Advisories/Closures - Updated 11/7/2023
Posted on: September 8, 2023 - 11:36am
Notice will be updated across the Mashpee website when an advisory/closure is posted, and again when it is lifted.
Click either of the links below for local bathing beach water quality updates:
September 7, 2023 - a visible scum layer on Ashumet Pond and cell counts above the DPH threshold of 70,000 cells/ml was confirmed by the Department of Natural Resources. The following advisory remains in effect:
- Do not swim
- Do not swallow water
- Keep pets away from water
- Rinse off after contact with water
**November 7, 2023 - The Advisory from October 4, 2023 for Santuit Pond has been LIFTED**
October 4, 2023 - a visible scum layer on Santuit Pond was confirmed by the Department of Natural Resources.
**July 27, 2023 - The Advisory from June 21, 2023 for Santuit Pond has been LIFTED**
June 21, 2023 - a visible scum layer on Santuit Pond was reported to the Department of Natural Resources. Upon inspection, the scum layer present was confirmed to contain cyanobacteria.
**July 7, 2023 - The Advisory from June 11, 2023 for Mashpee-Wakeby Ponds has been LIFTED**
June 11, 2023 - a visible scum layer on Mashpee-Wakeby Ponds was reported to the Department of Natural Resources. Upon inspection, the scum layer present was confirmed to contain cyanobacteria species Dolichospermum coiled sp.