Health officials warn that toxic blue-green algae blooms have been confirmed in Brookline and Plymouth, affecting multiple bodies of water. At the Brookline Reservoir, visitors are advised not to fish or take pets due to health risks. The algae can cause serious health issues including skin irritation and gastrointestinal problems. Symptoms may arise from direct exposure or ingestion, with pets being particularly vulnerable. Officials recommend immediate showering and cleaning of clothing and pets after contact with the algae. Ongoing testing will occur until algae levels drop to a safe threshold.
Exposure to blue-green algae can lead to skin irritation, gastrointestinal issues, asthma attacks, and neurological or liver damage. Health officials recommend showering after exposure.
Health officials are advising people to stay out of bodies of water in Brookline and Plymouth due to confirmed toxic blue-green algae blooms.
The Town of Brookline confirmed a blue-green algae bloom at the Brookline Reservoir where swimming is prohibited, and pets should be kept away.
The harmful blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, produce toxins during blooms that can make people and pets sick.
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