Green River public swimming area closed due to possible bacteria
The Green River public swimming area in Greenfield has been closed due to a possible case of cyclosporiasis, which is a microscopic bacteria that infects the in
Published: Jul. 27, 2022 at 2:47 PM EDT|Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
GREENFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Green River public swimming area in Greenfield has been closed due to a possible case of cyclosporiasis, which is a microscopic bacteria that infects the intestinal tracks.
Park officials told us it has not been confirmed that the bacteria is present in the water, but there is a confirmed case in the area.
Further testing is still being conducted.
As of right now, the rest of the park remains open.
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