FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/17/2024
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
Cyanobacteria Detected at Lake Waushakum
FRAMINGHAM – Cyanobacteria has been detected at Lake Waushakum.in Framingham.
An algae sample taken at the beach on Monday, July indicated 126,000 cells/ml, which is above the state’s 70,000 cells/ml Public Health Advisory threshold, according to the City of Framingham Assistant Conservation Administrator.
This means the water is unsafe for people and pets.
Individuals are advised:
- • Do not swim.
- • Do not swallow the water.
- • Keep animals away from the water
- • Rinse off after contact with water.
Ingestion of the infected water causes the most harm.
Ingesting small amounts of cyanobacteria or toxin can cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Ingesting large amounts of toxins may cause liver or neurological damage.
Contact with cyanobacteria can cause skin or eye irritation.
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