Fish Consumption Advisories Affect Lake Dennison in Winchendon MA and Dunn Pond in Gardner MA as well as 11 other Bodies of Water
Complete Press Release in pdf format from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, CLICK HERE.
Elevated levels of PFAs were found in tested fish. Surface water at same locations did not detect levels of PFAs unsafe for swimming or other recreational activities. However, the Press Release linked to above details the health risks of eating the contaminated fish with recommendations ranging from 2 fish meals per week to none at all, depending on location. In Gardner, the Board of Health recommends no fish consumption from Dunn Pond for those under 12, pregnant, nursing mothers etc. Should you have any questions for the Gardner Health Department, here is a link to contact information, CLICK HERE.