This week, several New Jersey swimming lakes have been shut down due to Cyanobacteria blooms. The bacteria is dangerous to ingest or even touch and can cause rashes, flu-like symptoms, gastric distress, and liver and kidney issues. These blooms put a damper on our July 4th plans but there may be something worse in the water…

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To monitor the beach closings, you can visit the NJ DEP Beach Status Page by clicking here. To learn more about New Jersey’s lake closures, click here.

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