Smith Point

Smith Point

The Hardy Ponder is an occasional dispatch highlighting a particular topic or concern about Hardy Pond and its surrounding wetlands.   


You can read them all here below, or subscribe to The Hardy Ponder list that only sends out new issues when they are released.

About The Hardy Ponder

Current Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Status

Current Status

On July 16, 2026 the City of Waltham Health Department issued a public health advisory warning that harmful cyanobacteria algae is present in Hardy Pond.


In addition, Hardy Pond is on Mass DEP's current list of the waterbodies in MA reported to have harmful cyanobacterial blooms.


More Information

Exposure to this toxic algae is unsafe for people and pets. Cyanobacteria algae can take months to clear before it is safe to get back in the water. Updates will be posted on this page as they are issued.


Learn more about HABs and Cyanobacteria.