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Billington Sea In Plymouth Still Under Advisory
Thirteen waterbodies in Massachusetts, including in Plymouth, Sharon and Mansfield, remain closed for swimming due to harmful algae bloom.
PLYMOUTH, MA — The Billington Sea in Plymouth remains among Massachusetts beaches that are under advisory for cyanobacteria. The algae bloom is considered harmful, according to town officials. Residents and visitors, including their pets, are urged to keep out of the water until further notice.
Here are the other Massachusetts beaches under advisory, according to state officials:
- Arlington Reservoir — Arlington
- Fulton Pond — Mansfield
- Hopkinton Reservoir — Ashland and Hopkinton
- Lake Boone — Stowe
- Lake Massapoag — Sharon
- Lake Warner — Hadley
- Magnolia Pond — Northampton
- Plunkett Reservoir — Hinsdale
- Round Pond — Hamilton
- Santuit Pond — Mashpee
- Triangle Pond — Northampton
- West Reservoir — Harwich
Latest cyanobacteria beach advisories and information on identifying harmful algae blooms are available on the Massachusetts government website.
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