The swimming advisory for the Upper and Middle North Anna Branch is because of a cyanobacteria, which can cause skin rash, like upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The swimming advisory issued impacts the upper section of North Anna Branch, from the upper waters of the North Anna arm of the lake downstream to the Rt. 522 Bridge.
Water sample results received on July 6 indicate the Lower Blackwater River now has acceptable levels of algae. The results were the second set of acceptable…
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