Toxic Blue-Green Algae Advisory Ends At Tiogue Lake In Coventry

COVENTRY, RI — An advisory urgeing residents to avoid Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to blue-green algae blooms was lifted Friday, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

The advisory was originally issued Monday and cautioned residents against drinking water or eating fish from the lake.

Animals who may ingest pond water are especially at risk from exposure to the algal toxins, so owners should not allow pets to drink or swim in the water. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice, officials said.

Anyone who comes into contact with blue-green algae-infected water should rinse their skin with clean water as soon as possible. Pets who are showing symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning should be taken to a veterinarian immediately.

To report suspected blue-green algae blooms in other bodies of water, contact DEM's Office of Water Resources at 401-222-4700 or DEM.OWRCyano@dem.ri.gov.