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Boston-area rivers get mixed marks in latest water quality report card
Sections of the three major rivers flowing into Boston Harbor received poor grades, including Cs and some failing marks, according to new report cards that cite impacts from millions of gallons of dirty sewage and stormwater releases. There’s been “vast overall improvement” for the Charles, Mystic and Neponset rivers compared to past decades, and some other swaths of waterways...
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50+ Mass. beaches deemed unsafe for swimming due to excess bacteria
The water quality at public beaches in Massachusetts is required to be monitored by local public health departments. When the water quality is unsafe, the beach is required to be “posted” with a sign that indicates swimming is unsafe and may cause illness.
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Revere Beach says it's cleared for swimming after 50+ Mass. beaches deemed unsafe
Over 50 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in the water Saturday, which was expected to be a big beach day statewide as temperatures soared into the 90s. The water quality at public beaches in Massachusetts is required to be monitored by local public health departments. When the water quality is unsafe, the beach…
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Summer heat continues during the weekend
Saturday: Morning fog, with partly cloudy skies, chance isolated inland PM thunder. Highs in the 80s. Sunday: Humid with more clouds than sun, chance PM isolated shower. Highs in the 80s.