Several beaches are closed across Massachusetts on Sunday, June 14.
Many are closed due to harmful levels of bacteria, according to the state Department of Public Health.
Here is a list of the closures on Sunday:
- Ashby: Damon Pond Beach — no reason listed
- Brewster: Cliff Pond at DYS and Main — due to a harmful cyanobacterial bloom
- Lynn: Kings at Eastern Avenue, Kimball Road and Pierce Road — due to excessive bacteria
- Natick: Cochituate State Park Beach — due to a harmful cyanobacterial bloom
- Plymouth: College Pond Day Use, Fearings Pond at Beach 1 and 2 — due to excessive bacteria
- Salem: Forest River – Point and Juniper Point — due to excessive bacteria
What are the risks?
Swimming in beach water that has high levels of bacteria can be risky and can result in illnesses, including:
- Gastrointestinal symptoms — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain
- Respiratory symptoms — sore throat, cough, runny nose and sneezing
- Dermatological symptoms — skin rash and itching
- Eye and ear symptoms — irritation, earache, itching
- Flu-like symptoms — fever and chills
Stay aware of any warnings or beach closures that indicate that the water is not safe. Check the weather forecast, avoid swimming after heavy rain, watch for signs of water pollution like discolored, fast-flowing and strong-smelling water, do not swim near trash or litter floating in the water, avoid swallowing the water and swim in areas designated as “swim beaches.”…