The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) reported a blue green algae bloom at Avery Pond in Preston on Friday, September 6, 2024. Out of precaution it is best to avoid direct contact with water experiencing a bloom. If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to cyanobacteria and are having symptoms, contact your doctor or the Connecticut Poison Control Center at (800) 222-1222.
If you are concerned that your pet may have drunk water with cyanobacteria and are having symptoms, contact your veterinarian. For more information, please follow this link to the CT DEEP webpage for algae blooms. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/water/water-quality/blue-green-algae-blooms