PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY – UPDATE August 19, 2021
Public Health Advisory for Dean Park Pond is in Effect - As of August 19, 2021
Public Health Advisory for Jordan Pond Has Been LIFTED – As of August 19, 2021
08/19/21 - Date of Record: A Public Health Advisory is in effect for Dean Park Pond until further notice. Weekly water quality testing is reflecting high levels of E. Coli.
08/19/21 – Date of Record: The Public Health Advisory for Jordan Pond has been LIFTED. Weekly water quality results are now indicating safe water quality limits.
Original Advisory posting date: August 12, 2021
Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury: Weekly laboratory testing is showing high levels of E.Coli.
The Worcester Division of Public Health (WDPH) and the Town of Shrewsbury’s Board of Health has issued a Public Health Advisory for Dean Park Pond until further laboratory tests reveal acceptable and safe water quality limits.
Town officials encourage individuals and their pets to avoid contact at Dean Park Pond, including fishing, until further notice.
Dean Park Pond is located off of Main Street in Shrewsbury.
Jordan Pond is located on Florence Street (behind the Coolidge School and other access from Ridgeland Road) in Shrewsbury. The Public Health Advisory has been LIFTED.
If you have further questions, please contact the Shrewsbury Health Department at 508-841-8384.
