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DEM: Johnson’s Pond Has Toxic Algae Bloom

{CRTEDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals. The growths have been reported at Johnson's Pond.

COVENTRY, RI — DEM has added Johnson's Pond to the list of Rhode Island lakes and ponds with toxic blue-green algae blooms, making contact with water there, including swimming, fishing […]

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