State officials warn public to avoid Upper Melville Pond due to harmful algae bloom - What's Up Newp

State officials warn public to avoid Upper Melville Pond due to harmful algae bloom - What's Up Newp

State health and environmental officials are urging the public to stay away from Upper Melville Pond after confirming a harmful cyanobacteria bloom in the Portsmouth waterbody. The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the advisory Monday, warning that swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking pose health risks at the […] The post State officials warn public to avoid Upper Melville Pond du…