Harmful Algal Blooms or “HABs”: How they can affect you, your children and your pets
Click here for the Town of Barnstable’s latest cyanobacteria update – 9/11/19.
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Mosquitoes
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has confirmed that mosquito samples in Barnstable County have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). Click here to find out more…
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Beach Sample Failures
Find out what beaches in Barnstable County have failed recent water quality monitoring for fecal bacteria.
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How to Prevent Lyme Disease
Before gardening, camping, hiking, or just playing outdoors, make tick bite prevention part of your outdoor plans. Lyme disease is the most commonly occurring vector-borne disease in the United States. An estimated 300,000 infections occur […]
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Learn More about BCDHE Programs Here!
Barnstable Channel 18 interviews Department of Health and Environment staff to showcase some of our varied and valuable services.
Health Topics
Explore topics related to public and environmental health, from air quality to wastewater.
Residential Water Testing
If your drinking water comes from a private well on Cape Cod, you might consider getting it tested regularly.
Programs and Services
Read about the various programs and services that we provide to the citizens of Barnstable County.
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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