Dogs can become ill after drinking contaminated water or licking algae from their fur after swimming. Symptoms usually appear ...

If you come across water affected by blue-green algae, it is generally best to avoid contact, for both people and pets. While ...

Clinton Lake is under a “watch” for blue-green algae, according to a news release Friday from state agencies. KDHE and the ...

You can look for blue-green algae and other pollutants like E. coli online at How's My Waterway map in the US and the Surfers against Sewage map in the UK. For more on lake safety, check out our ...

The blooms can produce harmful toxins, so if you see them, it’s best to stay out of the water. Swimming or wading in water with a cyanobacteria bloom may cause skin rashes, diarrhea, a sore throat, ...

Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield is closed to recreational sports, swimming, and more after health officials confirmed a ...

North Carolina officials advise against contact with green or blue waters in Lake Norman due to algal blooms, with the ...

Going into the water in and around Delaware can provide some risks. While people are aware of the sharks in the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, jellyfish in those same waters and snakes in lakes, ...