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Blue-Green Algae Bloom Warning Extended to Waltham
Blue-green algae, which can be dangerous to humans, has been found in the Waltham portion of the Charles River.
A public health advisory warning residents to avoid contact with blue-green algae has been extended to Waltham.
According to the Charles River Watershed Association, the Massachusttes Department of Public Health's advisory has been extended from the Charles River Canoe & Kakak business in Newton to the Moody Street dam in Waltham.
The river remains open to boating but residents should avoid touching the water, according to the CRWA.
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Samples taken near the Newton location are not at a dangerous level but additional samples are being taken.
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