Town of Harvard News : Town Beach water quality remains good - September 3, 2022
From: Town of Harvard
September 7, 2022
On September 2, 2022 the Board of Health received results of a water quality sample collected on August 23, 2022 at the Town Beach. The results indicate no harmful levels of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).
At this time, all Normal activities are permitted, because:
-Cyanobacteria levels are < 70,000 cells/milliliter (c/mL)
-Water visibility is greater than 4 feet (on Aug 30, 2022, ~65 inches).
The Town Beach water quality monitoring sign (the Dial sign) stays at Green - all activities allowed.
What happens next:
The Board of Health will do one more water quality test this season. If the cyanobacteria cell counts exceed 70,000 c/mL or water visibility drops below 4 feet, the Board will evaluate issuing a No Swimming Advisory.
For more information, please see:
-www.mass.gov/info-details/harmful-algae-blooms-in-freshwater-bodies
-www.harvard-ma.gov/board-health
