Lake Washington advisory urges people to avoid contact
Rhode Island officials advise avoiding Lake Washington in Glocester after initial samples exceeded an advisory threshold.
Cyanobacteria
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Worcester Closes Indian Lake After Cyanobacteria Exceed Recreation Threshold
Worcester closed Indian Lake on Aug. 4 after testing exceeded the recreational public-health threshold. Swimming, boating, fishing and water exposure for pets are prohibited until further notice.
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Burlington closes swimming water at four beaches after cyanobacteria blooms
Burlington closed swimming water at four public beaches on July 3 after cyanobacteria blooms. The city’s daily monitoring and follow-up testing will determine when beaches can reopen.
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Worcester closes Coes Reservoir after cyanobacteria exceeds recreational threshold
Worcester closed Coes Reservoir on July 22 after testing found cyanobacteria densities above the state recreational public-health threshold.
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North Providence’s Notte Park swimming closed again after July reopening
Swimming at North Providence’s Notte Park was restricted again July 28 after Rhode Island lifted a Wenscott Reservoir algae advisory on July 17.
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Lindenhurst Pond Bloom Prompts Suffolk County Health Warning
Suffolk County confirmed a cyanobacteria bloom in the Babylon Town Hall Park pond and urged residents to avoid the water and keep children and pets away.
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Waltham warns residents to avoid Hardy Pond amid cyanobacteria advisory
Waltham’s July 16 warning remains relevant: Hardy Pond was still on the state advisory list July 24, with swimming, boating, fishing and pet access prohibited.