Wareham Board of Health

05/05/2026

08/21/2025

UPDATE!

MDPH collected a second water sample from Glen Charlie Pond on Tuesday, 8/19. Laboratory analysis showed cyanobacteria levels of 0 cells/ml which is below the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml.

The advisory for Glen Charlie Pond is now lifted! Enjoy!

08/18/2025

PLYMOUTH COUNTY
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT

Streets to be sprayed on 08-19-25

Albatross Avenue
Blackbird Avenue
Bluebird Avenue
Bush Street
Cahoon Road
Cardinal Avenue
Cleveland Avenue
Columbia Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Davids Cross
Dove Avenue
East Boulevard
Egret Avenue
Eleventh Street
Glen Charlie Road
Highland Shores Drive
Main Avenue
Mallard Road
Mayflower Lane
Midway Street
Nephi Road
Onset Avenue
Pinewood Road
Pond Edge Trail
Sias Point Road
Spectacle Pond Road
Stone Avenue
Thrush Avenue
Wareham Lake Shore Drive
Willow Street
Zarahemla Road

Plymouth County residents may request spraying of their area by phone (781-585-5450), fax (781-582-1276), drop off, or mail (272 South Meadow Rd Plymouth, Ma). A list of streets to be sprayed the following the day will be updated by 3:00pm on our website: http://www.plymouthmosquito.org/spray-routes-for-adult.... Additionally, if an email is provided at the time of request, notifications will be sent prior to the application.

08/14/2025

Massachusetts Department of Public Health collected a water sample from Glen Charlie Pond on Tuesday (8/12), laboratory analysis showed cyanobacteria levels of 48 cells/ml which is below the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml. MDPH requires two rounds of samples below the guideline level, collected one week apart, to recommend rescinding the advisory.

The advisory will remain in place for now.

07/31/2025

*UPDATE*
After consulting with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Environmental Toxicology Department we are rescinding the Blue Green Algae advisory notice for the Mill Pond. The advisory for the Glen Charlie Pond will remain in effect and continue to be monitored by our department and tested by the DPH. We will provide updates on the situation as information becomes available.

07/29/2025

A public health advisory has been issued for Glen Charlie/Mill Pond due to the presence of a bloom of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) on the Glen Charlie end of the waterbody. These blooms may produce toxins that can make pets and people sick.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health recreational guidelines, the Wareham Board of Health strongly advises:

· Avoid skin contact with the water.

· Do not allow your pet to swim in or drink the water.

· Avoid contact with areas of algae concentration- even on shore.

· Do not let pets play in the water where a visible shoreline algae bloom or scum is seen.

· Rinse pets off immediately if they come into contact with an algae bloom.

· Do not swallow water and be sure to rinse off after contact.

Blue-green algae can form harmful blooms in lakes, ponds, and rivers that make the water murky, and can sometimes make the water look like pea soup or paint. The current bloom appears as a bright green floating scum along some areas of the pond edge. .

Blue-green algae blooms can produce toxins that can make pets and people sick.

Toxins may be present within the algae cells or in the water.

For humans, the primary concern is ingestion of water containing blue-green algae while swimming. Of secondary concern is direct skin contact with the blue-green algae and inhalation of water droplets containing blue-green algae or toxins. Boaters are advised to avoid skin contact with algae to reduce the risk of contact dermatitis (rashes)

For pets, the primary concern is the ingestion of water containing blue-green algae or scum that has washed ashore or gotten onto their skin or fur.

PETS--Call your veterinarian immediately if your pet has been around an algae bloom and shows symptoms such as vomiting, staggering, drooling, or convulsions. These symptoms present themselves fairly quickly after exposure. Animals of most concern are dogs. They have been known to eat the scum that washes ashore and/or lick scum out of their fur. In Massachusetts and in many other states, canine fatalities have been documented due to the ingestion of harmful alga

07/22/2025

PLYMOUTH COUNTY
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT

Streets to be sprayed on 07-24-25

Acoaxet Lane
Cardinal Avenue
Carver Road
Datewood Street
Dove Avenue
Fearing Hill Road
Fellowship Circle
Glen Charlie Road
Holly Tree Lane
Ni**od Way
Over Jordan Road
Pine Lake Drive
Quasuet Avenue
Spectacle Pond Terrace
Tarpaulin Way
Wareham Lake Shore Drive
Woodland Circle

Plymouth County residents may request spraying of their area by phone (781-585-5450), fax (781-582-1276), drop off, or mail (272 South Meadow Rd Plymouth, Ma). A list of streets to be sprayed the following the day will be updated by 3:00pm on our website: http://www.plymouthmosquito.org/spray-routes-for-adult.... Additionally, if an email is provided at the time of request, notifications will be sent prior to the application.

07/17/2025

PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT

Streets to be sprayed on 07-18-25

Adams Street
Glen Charlie Road
Harding Avenue
Pheasant Avenue
Pleasant Street
Robinhood Road
Wilson Street

Plymouth County residents may request spraying of their area by phone (781-585-5450), fax (781-582-1276), drop off, or mail (272 South Meadow Rd Plymouth, Ma). A list of streets to be sprayed the following the day will be updated by 3:00pm on our website: http://www.plymouthmosquito.org/spray-routes-for-adult.... Additionally, if an email is provided at the time of request, notifications will be sent prior to the application.

07/16/2025

PLYMOUTH COUNTY
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT

Streets to be sprayed on 07-17-25

Ash Street
Camardo Drive
Choctaw Drive
Circuit Avenue
Cleveland Way
Dovekie Way
Gault Road
Quail
Lane
Salt Works Road
Sias Point Road
Wishbone Way
Woodland Circle

Plymouth County residents may request spraying of their area by phone (781-585-5450), fax (781-582-1276), drop off, or mail (272 South Meadow Rd Plymouth, Ma). A list of streets to be sprayed the following the day will be updated by 3:00pm on our website: http://www.plymouthmosquito.org/spray-routes-for-adult.... Additionally, if an email is provided at the time of request, notifications will be sent prior to the application.