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Beach Sample Failures

Find out what beaches in Barnstable County have failed recent water quality monitoring.

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Illnesses from Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Bites Increasing in the US

Illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the U.S., with more than 640,000 cases reported during the 13 years from 2004 through 2016. Nine new germs spread by mosquitoes and ticks were […]

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Sun Safety

With summer in full swing, take the time to think about sun safety. Find out how to protect yourself.

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Barnstable County Program Finances $40 Million in Septic Upgrades

BARNSTABLE (MA) December 12, 2017 – Since May 2006, the Barnstable County Community Septic Management Loan Program (CSMLP) has loaned $40 million to Barnstable County residents to finance the replacement of failed residential septic systems. […]

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BCDHE in My Town

Find out what the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment has been up to in your town.

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From the Newsroom

Smoking and diabetes linked to brain calcifications
- 6/13/18
People who smoke or have diabetes may be at increased risk of calcifications in a region of the brain crucial Read More
Chatham, Harwich, Orleans and Brewster move forward with watershed pact
- 6/13/18
The pieces to the wastewater cleanup puzzle for Pleasant Bay are starting to come together. Town meetings this spring in Read More
Debate Continues On Whether Alum Treatments Are Worth Their Salt
- 6/13/18
Alum treatments, which have been used to improve pond health on Cape Cod by reducing the effects of phosphorus, remain Read More
Report: Cape’s skin cancer rate among nation’s worst
- 6/13/18
There’s a price to pay for years of unprotected fun in the sun. Several recent reports show that skin cancer Read More
Cape Cod’s Tick Expert Spreads Spring Awareness
- 5/8/18
The weather has started to improve on Cape Cod and the Islands, which brings an increased awareness about the presence Read More
One dead in E. coli outbreak; source of romaine still a mystery
- 5/2/18
One person has died in the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. There are now 121 confirmed cases across Read More
Shining a Light on Sun Safety in the Workplace
- 5/2/18
Before heading to the beach or the pool, you likely consider items to bring to protect you from the sun. Read More
Illnesses from Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Bites Increasing in the US
- 5/2/18
Illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the U.S., with more than 640,000 cases reported during the Read More
Lights Out: Recent Power Outages Raise Questions
- 3/21/18
Come snow, rain, wind or high water, there’s one thing on the minds of many Lower Cape residents as the Read More
Continuing storm coverage: power restoration continuing, shelters still open
- 3/15/18
12:00 p.m. update: Latest statement from BCREPC “At its 10 a.m. conference call, the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) Read More