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Stay Out of the Water: Algae Blooms in Brookline, Newton Pose Health Risk

BROOKLINE, NORFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, AUG 6 – Brookline officials warn of health risks from toxic cyanobacteria at the reservoir, with access restricted until water tests confirm safe algae levels, officials said.

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Brookline Reservoir and Crystal Lake in Newton are closed until further notice.

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More toxic algae found, this time in Brookline and Plymouth

Waters in Plymouth and Brookline tested positive for toxic blue-green algae blooms that can make people and pets sick.

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Stay out of the water: Algae blooms in Brookline, Newton pose health risk

Brookline Reservoir and Crystal Lake in Newton are closed until further notice.

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Brookline Reservoir Dealing With Dangerous Algae

The town's Health Department has restricted access and advised residents.

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Patch broke the news in United States on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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