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State Looking Into Warning To Avoid Contact With Water At Ringwood Lake

RINGWOOD, N.J. – A notice posted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) website warns people not to have contact with or ingest water at Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park.

Shepherd Lake is located in Ringwood.

Shepherd Lake is located in Ringwood.

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“Evidence of a suspected Cyanobacteria bloom is present which can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals,” it states.

After initially confirming the posting was current Tuesday, a DEP official told Daily Voice he is looking into whether the warning is current, or whether it is an outdated posting from last year.

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