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Cyanobacteria levels at Willis Lake found below guidelines

Published July 29, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 8/13/2015

Advisory continues until second sample confirms results More →

Continued Blue-Green Algae Advisory at Willis Lake

Published July 22, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 7/30/2015

Laboratory analysis of the water sample taken Monday, July 20, 2015 at Willis lake showed cyanobacteria levels well above Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines. Based on these results, the Board of Health and MDPH … More →

Blue-Green Algae Alert at Willis Pond

Published July 15, 2015 | Board of Health | Automatically Archived on 8/30/2015

Testing conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed the presence of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) at Willis Lake. Analysis showed levels significantly above the MDPH guidelines. Preliminary screening for microcystin, the toxin produced by cyanobacteria, … More →