Scott Pond In Lincoln Infected With Toxic Algae: State

Toxic algae has infected Scott Pond in Lincoln, two state agencies reported.

The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management warned against contact with the water in Scott Pond.

The blue-green algae in these bodies of water can produce toxins harmful to both humans and animals, the departments said in a media release.

Contact with the algae "can irritate the skin, nose, eyes, and throat," according to the release.

"Symptoms from ingestion of water can include stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea," the release said. "Less common symptoms can include dizziness, headache, fever, liver damage, and nervous system damage."

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