PUBLIC ADVISORY UPDATE - Head of the Meadow Beach OPEN to swimming
Posted on: June 23, 2023 - 8:53am
Updated Friday, 6:48 P.M.
Head of the Meadow Beach OPEN for swimming.
A second round of water testing by the Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) resulted in satisfactory bacteria levels for swimming at Head of the Meadow Beach.
The Town of Truro tests water quality at all the oceanside beaches monthly. The last sample taken at Head of the Meadow Beach was on June 6, 2023, and the results confirmed normal bacteria presence.
Please note, there are many factors that could produce a poor-quality water sample. The CCNS and the Town of Truro have separate testing protocols, and we continue to actively pursue better communication methods between authorities so that we can provide the public with accurate and timely updates. The CCNS also samples regularly. Their most recent results indicated a higher level of Enterococci Bacteria, however, the second results were deemed safe and at minimal levels of concern.
Updated: Friday, June 23, 2023 - 2 P.M.
PUBLIC ADVISORY - Head of the Meadow Beach temporarily CLOSED to swimming.
Water samples collected by the Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) prompted a temporary closure for Head of the Meadow Beach in Truro and Race Point Beach in Provincetown due to a higher level of Enterococci bacteria. Additional samples were taken by the CCNS and results are expected to be announced by Friday afternoon. The Town of Truro will provide updates once the results are released by the CCNS.
There are several factors that could produce poor-quality water samples. The Town of Truro tests water quality monthly at all the oceanside beaches. The last town sample was taken on June 6, 2023, and the results confirmed normal bacteria presence. The CCNS also samples regularly.
For more information, please visit the CCNS website: Cape Cod National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) or contact Truro's Health & Conservation Assistant Agent Courtney Warren at (774) 383-3393 or by email at cwarren@truro-ma.gov.
