The city of Mandeville is prohibiting swimming in Lake Pontchartrain due to harmful algae blooms on the water.
Algae Bloom Closes Northshore Beach, St. Tammany Fishing Pier
The algae is described as having an odor of rotting vegetation and is dangerous because exposure can result in rashes, vomiting, and nervous system problems.
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