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Windsor Lake Reopens After Blue-Green Algae Scare

WINDSOR, Colo. (CBS4) - Windsor Lake Reservoir opened on Thursday after being closed for over a week. Park officials closed the popular swim beach and dog park after the water tested positive for cyanobacteria -- a blue-green algae that can be harmful to children, older adults and animals.

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Windsor Parks resumed normal operations of all recreational activities offered at the lake.

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Staff will continue to monitor and test the water in order to ensure that it is safe.

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The lake had been closed since July 23.

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