Cyanobacteria Alert – May 30 2024

Boland Pond, Orleans
Please be advised that potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms have been identified and town advisories have been posted.

Boland Pond, Orleans, May 30, 2024

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.”

Recent news from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program

Please be advised that potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms have been identified and town advisories have been posted at  Boland Pond, Orleans

Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of pond water that can occur during swimming.

Dogs and children are especially susceptible to cyanotoxins through ingestion.   Please check APCC’s interactive map for the status of the monitored ponds.

Frequently asked questions about cyanobacteria, click here.

If you see a possible bloom in a pond, avoid it and notify your local board of health. Take a picture, note the location and date and send to cyano@apcc.org

Under the microscope: Dolichospermum

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