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GOING TO THE DOGS III

Yes, the water in Central Park can be toxic — especially for dogs

This water in Central Park could spell out doomsday for dogs across NYC.

Toxic algae has been spotted within several water sources in Manhattan’s ecological jewel, and while the effects on people are minimal, pets can be at great risk.

Harmful algal blooms (HABs), which are found mostly in times of warm weather, have been reported as recently as Oct. 5 in the Central Park Lake and Turtle Pond near Belvedere Castle, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) confirmed.

NYSDEC also found HABs in the Harlem Meer on Sept. 13 and the park’s catch and release fishing has been suspended there due to the algae, according to the Central Park Conservancy.

“The toxins emitted from algal blooms can be especially dangerous for dogs,” a spokesperson for the Central Park Conservancy told The Post in a written statement. (read more)

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