Brickyard Pond in Barrington is back open for business
RIDEM: Algae bloom detected in early July has cleared
Good news for Brickyard Pond enthusiasts: The state announced Friday that it is safe to resume recreational activities at the pond.
The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island …
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Brickyard Pond in Barrington is back open for business
RIDEM: Algae bloom detected in early July has cleared
Good news for Brickyard Pond enthusiasts: The state announced Friday that it is safe to resume recreational activities at the pond.
The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued a notice in early July recommending people and pets avoid contact with the Barrington pond. State officials said water samples showed that algae blooms at the pond exceeded the advisory threshold.
On Friday morning, Aug. 21, a press release from the RIDEM and DOH stated that the harmful algae bloom caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) had cleared.
Skin contact with water containing harmful algae blooms can cause symptoms such as skin rashes, sore throat and irritation of the eyes and nose. Swallowing water containing harmful algae blooms can cause stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea.
“More serious, but less common health effects associated with swallowing contaminated water may affect the liver and nervous system, cause irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or seizures,” stated the release.
While state officials re-opened Brickyard Pond, they recommended people avoid Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield, which was experiencing a harmful algae bloom.
