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==Information==

Methuen's Family Fun Spot for Swimming, Fishing and Recreation <br>

Open Seasonally: 10am - 7pm <br>

Forest Lake is now <u>'''CLOSED'''</u> for the season.

Swimmers of all ages enjoy the beauty of Forest Lake<br>

Forest Lake Permit Stickers are $30.00 and can be purchased at the lake. <br>A valid registration, for Methuen residents only, must be shown when applying for a permit.
 
Forest Lake is home to Methuen's Learn to Swim program<br>

==='''Directions to Forest Lake'''===
Take Rte 93 to Exit 47. <br>

Bear left off exit onto Pelham St. <br>
Follow Pelham St. to its end (a T junction) and take a left onto Hampshire Rd. <br>
At bend in road, take first left into the large unmarked opening entrance to Forest Lake. <br>
Stay to the right at fork in road to public boat ramp and beach.

Information: Methuen Recreation Department, 978-983-8590

[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/index.php/forest-lake-information-othermenu-432.html Link to City page]

== Beach Closing ==
[http://www.actionbioscience.org/environment/jensen_mclellan.html Beach Closings: Science versus Public Perception]

==Methuen Water Sample Collection Procedures==
Methuen Public Health <br>

All samples must be taken starting at 7 am on Wednesdays.
 
The order listed below is the recommended sequence.

On form supplied, note location and number on bottle, and fill in required information (clarity, conditions, observations, etc.).

Take the bottle (with cap securely on) in to WAIST DEPTH walking slowly to not stir up sediments.

Lower bottle to ELBOW DEPTH, turn bottle upside down, remove cap, turn right side up, allow to fill and replace cap. Remove bottle.

Place sample bottle into cooler with frozen gel packs for transport to Water Treatment Plant.


Sampling locations: <br>
*Palanga Street; 
*Boat Ramp; 
*Swimming Beach; 
*Non-swimming Beach.