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E. Coli: Dean Park Pond, Shrewsbury, Reopens For Fishing, Swimming Still Banned

Fishing can resume at Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury, but swimming or wading in the water is still not allowed.

E. Coli discovered in the pond at high levels forced town health officials to close it to the public on July 10.

E. Coli discovered in the pond at high levels forced town health officials to close it to the public on July 10.

 Photo Credit: shrewsburyma.gov
Kristin Palpini

Dean Park Pond was closed to the public by health officials July 10 after the discovery of high levels of E. Coli. The Main Street pond was tested again on July 16 and a high level of the bacteria was found again.

Levels are not at a level safe for fishing. 

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