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NCDEQ Advises Public to Avoid Algal Blooms in Chowan River

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water on the Chowan River.

The algal blooms have been observed in Bertie and Chowan counties, specifically near Occano, Whites Beach, and Arrowhead Beach.

Algal blooms can move due to wind and wave action.

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Author's summary: NCDEQ warns of algal blooms in Chowan River.

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