SOUTHWICK — Despite a new algae bloom discovered on Monday on the Congamond Lakes Middle Pond, the town’s Board of Health director lifted the advisory Thursday afternoon for people to avoid using the ...

As chilly weather sweeps through the Berkshires, officials say to avoid Pontoosuc Lake and Richmond Pond. Both bodies of water have active public health advisories after blue-green algae blooms were ...

(Oct. 6, 2025) Harmful algae blooms have been reported in three island ponds this week: Capaum Pond, Washing Pond and one location in Hummock Pond. Cyanobacteria blooms are the most common type of ...

Blue-green algae alerts continue for two Emporia lakes and one in Osage County. Algae warnings have been in place for several weeks at King Lake and the Peter Pan Park pond. There was no change in ...

WORCESTER – Indian Lake will be treated for algae on Monday, Sept. 22, with residents urged to stay out of the water and keep boats docked for the day. Pets should also be kept from drinking the water ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Crews cleaned up algae at Capaha Pond on Tuesday, September 16. According to the city, a contractor was scheduled to bring in specialized equipment. The summer weather has ...

A renewed warning has been issued to people visiting a pond in Surrey not to enter the water after an outbreak of blue-green algae. Waverley Borough Council (WBC) has urged swimmers to avoid entering ...

A beloved pond on Martha's Vineyard is being choked by toxic algae, but a new piece of technology could help save it. Every year tens of thousands of people flock to Martha's Vineyard for the sun, the ...

Palmer Lake homeowners face rising algae treatment costs amid significant blooms. Toxic algae is an increasing issue recognized across the U.S. and worldwide. Experts cite nutrient runoff and ...

Plymouth is warning both people and their pets to stay out of six ponds due to cyanobacteria blooms, also known as blue-green algae, in the water. The town currently has six ponds that have tested ...

MANSFIELD — Potentially dangerous blue-green algae has been discovered in a pond in town. The toxic algae, cyanobacteria, can cause health problems for humans and animals who come in contact with it, ...