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Bacteria advisory issued for 2 Cape Cod ponds: What's safe and what to avoid

Authorities have issued advisories for two Cape Cod ponds, warning that pets should not be allowed to drink from or swim in the water. Humans can continue swimming in the ponds, but should stay aware of algae blooms, keep their distance and take care not to ingest pond water. The two advisories cover Hamblin Pond in Marstons Mills and Bearses Pond in Centerville, two villages in the town of Barnstable. Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae, may be in both bodies of water, according to Barnstable Water Resources. The bacteria are commonly found in the ponds of Cape Cod and other freshwater systems. In the right conditions, they can multiply rapidly and become harmful to humans. Warming water temperatures due to climate change have increased the prevalence of dangerous bacterial growths, according to the Association to Preserve Cape Cod. Pets and other animals should not be allowed to enter the two ponds nor eat pond scum that washes up on shore, the advisories issued this week read. If swimming in the water, people should stay away from algae and scum. Parents should keep children away from algae in the water or on shore. People should also avoid drinking water from the ponds or using it for cooking. 'Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of pond water that can occur during swimming,' the Association to Preserve Cape Cod warned Saturday. 'Dogs and children are especially susceptible to cyanotoxins through ingestion.' For fish caught from the ponds, authorities recommended throwing away the guts and cleaning the fillets with tap or bottled water before cooking. Do not eat shellfish from the affected ponds. People who spot a potential algae bloom in a Cape Cod pond should notify their local board of health and alert the association by emailing cyano@ Over 15,000 customers without power on Cape Cod amid spring nor'easter GoFundMe set up for family of Cape Cod teen killed in post-prom crash Funeral announced for Cape Cod high school senior, 18, killed in crash after prom Does fresh water lie beneath the Atlantic Ocean? These scientists hope to find out Cape Cod woman charged in connection with man stabbed after parking lot fight Read the original article on MassLive.