As Cape Cod’s much anticipated beach season gets underway, Barnstable County’s Department of Health and Environment is preparing to monitor the region’s marine and freshwater beaches—just as we’ve done for […]
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Funding supports critical infrastructure improvements to protect Cape Cod’s water quality. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 30, 2025): More than $105 million is flowing to wastewater projects across Cape Cod, marking […]
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Safely dispose of common hazardous products—protect your home, health, and Cape Cod’s drinking water. April 2, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, a department of Barnstable County, is […]
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Local testing capability for PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals’) strengthens regional efforts to safeguard drinking water. March 3, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory is […]
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February 27, 2025 (BARNSTABLE, MA)– Barnstable County leaders are uniting against proposed changes to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Intended Use Plan, warning that the revisions could disrupt […]
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On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, hundreds of students from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket attended the annual WaterWORKS career event at 4Cs. During their visit, they had the opportunity […]
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With Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection season wrapping up, it’s more important than ever to know how to store those hazardous products safely during the off-season. […]
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The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC), a division of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, invites you to the 6th stop of the Waste No Water […]
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The Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health and Circuit Films in collaboration with local community organizations recently launched a short film series aimed at raising awareness about the […]
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