Health Department Closes Falls and Whitings Ponds Over High Bacteria Levels

The town's Health Department has closed Falls and Whitings Ponds until further notice after testing found elevated bacteria levels, cutting off access to two of North Attleborough's most-used swimming spots in the middle of summer.

TOWN HALL

The closure notice, posted to the town's official News Flash system on Aug. 6, gives no estimate for when the ponds might reopen. The Health Department is monitoring water quality and has not detailed what is driving the bacteria spike. Residents are advised to stay out of the water at both ponds until the town lifts the order.

COMING UP

Several town boards meet in the week ahead. The Board of Assessors and the Licensing Board both hold public meetings on Monday, Aug. 10. The Northern Bristol County Public Health Alliance holds a virtual public meeting and the Board of Health meets in hybrid format on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Joint Transportation Planning Group meets in hybrid format and the School Committee holds its regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.