A cyanobacteria algae bloom has been reported at Sprague Pond in Hyde Park. Residents and visitors should avoid contact with the water and affected shoreline. Exposure can lead to skin irritation, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal problems, and severe health risks, especially for pets and children. Immediate washing is recommended if contact occurs. The Department of Health will monitor the pond and will reopen it once samples indicate fewer than 70,000 cyanobacteria cells per milliliter. Health advisories are in place to protect the community.
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid contact with the water and shoreline at Sprague Pond in Hyde Park due to a cyanobacteria algae bloom.
Contact with cyanobacteria can lead to skin and eye irritation, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal problems, and in rare cases, death.
Pets and children are more vulnerable to severe symptoms from exposure to the contaminated water.
The Department of Health will reopen the pond once tests show less than 70,000 cyanobacteria cells per milliliter.
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