Lake Quinsigamond PFAS Fish Advisory Updated To Include Shrewsbury

SHREWSBURY, MA — A do-not-eat advisory covering Lake Quinsigamond issued by state health officials in March has been updated to include Shrewsbury.

The state Department of Public Health in early March issued the do-not-eat advisory after fish at 13 bodies of water across the state were found to contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS.

The original advisory only specified the Worcester side of the lake as part of the advisory, but now includes Shrewsbury. The state tested fish caught at three points along the lake at the Regatta Point and Lake Park state parks.

"DPH is recommending that sensitive populations (such as young children or people who are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant) not eat certain fish, or refrain from unlimited (or daily) consumption at certain water bodies," the advisory said.

According to the state, swimming is still safe in the lake. Fishing for sport only is also still considered safe.

DPH also updated the advisory in late March to include the northern sections of Lake Cochituate touching Wayland and Framingham.