C-44 Canal: On May 21, DOH issued a health alert for cyanobacteria, but DEP was awaiting test results to determine whether it was toxic. Five water samples taken from June 2 to June 30 did not ...

C-44 Canal: On May 21, DOH issued a health alert for cyanobacteria, but DEP was awaiting test results to determine whether it was toxic. Five water samples taken from June 2 to June 30 did not ...

CONCORD, Mass. — Going into the Fourth of July weekend, over two dozen Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to unsafe bacteria levels. According to the Massachusetts Interactive Beach ...

Editor’s note: AI contributed to the production of this story under the supervision of our editors. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has closed over 20 beaches across the ...

Different from fecal bacteria, cyanobacteria are the most common cause of algae blooms in freshwater, such as lakes or rivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Different from fecal bacteria, cyanobacteria are the most common cause of algae blooms in freshwater, such as lakes or rivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

BARRINGTON — Going into the Fourth of July holiday week with the weather seemingly cooperating for those who want to swim in state lakes and ponds, there is only one lake in the state currently on the ...

As thousands travel to the Lakes Region to enjoy recreation on and around its many waterbodies, it’s worth noting a fecal matter advisory was issued at Sanbornton Town Beach, and the state Department ...