Public health advisory remains for one Shrewsbury pond

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Drone photography shows the Oak Island boat ramp. Photo/Tami White

Drone photography shows the Oak Island boat ramp. Photo/Tami White

UPDATE: On August 24, the Shrewsbury Board of Health officially lifted the health warning for Oak Island Boat Ramp at Flint Pond. Updated water testing revealed acceptable and safe water quality. 

SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Board of Health lifted warnings for three local ponds on Aug. 17.

On August 10, the board issued warnings for four bodies of water – Gauch Park Pond, Jordan Pond, Newton Pond, and Flint Pond (Oak Island Boat Ramp) – due to high E. coli levels. The lake’s E. coli levels had increased after repeated heavy rainfall, and the town advised residents to “avoid contact at the… mentioned bodies of water, including fishing, until further notice.”

After further testing this week, the board lifted the advisories for Gauch Park Pond, Jordan Pond, and Newton Pond.

The advisory remains at Flint Pond (Oak Island Boat Ramp), which still has heightened E. coli levels. 

Residents with questions should call the Shrewsbury Health Department at 508-841-8384.

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