Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has listed nearly 50 beaches as closed due to various reasons such as excessive bacteria, sewer overflows, and harmful cyanobacteria bloom. Dartmouth, Amherst, West Tisbury, Winthrop, Oxford, and Framingham are some of the areas where multiple beaches have been closed. The closures are a result of sewage overflow at beaches like Hidden Bay, Jones Town Beach, and Moses Smith Creek in Dartmouth, excessive bacteria at Puffers Pond and Stanley Street swimming hole in Amherst, and harmful cyanobacteria bloom at Carbuncle Pond in Oxford and Waushakum Beach in Framingham.
The MassDPH dashboard provides water quality testing results for the current beach season and is updated twice a day to keep the public informed about the safety of beaches. The dashboard warns beachgoers to avoid swimming or entering the water at closed locations to prevent the risk of illness. With over 1,100 public and semi-public beaches monitored regularly, the closures serve as a reminder for the public to stay informed about beach conditions before visiting.
The full list of closures can be viewed on the MassDPH dashboard. If a beach is closed, visitors are urged to refrain from entering the water to ensure their safety and well-being. Stay updated on beach conditions and be sure to check the dashboard for the latest information before planning a beach trip.
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