As forecasters predict 90-degree days in the first week of June, some Massachusetts beaches are closed — here's where.

Bacteria advisories are in effect for two Cape Cod ponds. Ingesting affected water can be harmful to humans and pets.

McLean County Parks and Recreation staff has been trying to keep Canada Geese away from the beach at Comlara Park, to no ...

Then, they place so-called “nutrient broths,” designed to help bacteria grow ... explaining that the pond water can’t exceed 235 colony-forming units, or CFUs, per 100 milliliters.

TAUNTON — Watson Pond in Taunton has been having a ... swimming may cause illness, water contains elevated bacteria." On, May 31, DCR reported that the swimming area at the state park was ...

When the area was known as swim beach, it was exclusive to swimming, which meant the park was required to test for bacteria ... other water that CPW controls," Stadterman said. Kestrel Pond ...

As of Tuesday afternoon, Houghton Pond in Milton was among the water bodies closed due to high bacteria levels. “Until technology can catch up, our best advice is to follow the 24-hour rule ...

Swimming is not currently allowed at Watson Pond in Taunton, seen here on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, due to high levels of bacteria in the water. Yes. Going in the water is banned, but all other ...