Truro issues algae advisory for two ponds
Truro announced a Harmful Algal Bloom advisory for Snows Pond and Slough Pond on Sept. 15, warning residents not to swim in or swallow the water. Great Pond is being monitored but is not currently under an advisory.
The Town of Truro announced Sept. 15 a Harmful Algal Bloom advisory for both Snows Pond and Slough Pond.
The advisory warns people not to swim in the water or swallow it, to keep animals away from it, to rinse off after any contact with the water and to recreate responsibly and with caution.
Great Pond is being watched by the town but is not currently subject to an advisory, according to the announcement.
Source: Town of Truro announcement, October 21, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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