Stevens Pond swimming area closed due to bacteria levels

Stevens Pond will be closed to swimming until tests show bacteria levels have decreased.

Jun 26, 2024 10:06 am EDT

NORTH ANDOVER, MA — Stevens Pond is closed because tests showed high levels of bacteria. The results of a second test will be available at noon on Wednesday.

Stevens Pond posted the following on Facebook:

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“Unfortunately, we received the water test results yesterday and it is over the limit for bacteria. This means that the water at Stevens Pond is closed until we get a low test result. A second test has been done and the results will be available. tomorrow at lunch.

“Afternoon swim lessons today 6/25 and morning swim lessons tomorrow 6/26 are canceled and we will have an update on the afternoon lessons tomorrow once we get the water test results. If the test results allow us to turn on the water this week, there will be a makeup lesson for both morning and afternoon lessons on Friday 6/28 at the regular time.

“While the water is closed the beach will remain open and we will continue to have activities such as arts and crafts this afternoon at 4pm and a nature trip tomorrow!”