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Surface water affected by blue-green algae often is strongly colored such that it can develop a paint-like appearance. (Source: Illinois EPA)

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Illinois Monitoring Possible Algal Bloom on the Illinois River

by eNews Park Forest on June 22, 2018

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Algea bloom — Surface water affected by blue-green algae often is strongly colored such that it can develop a paint-like appearance. (Source: Illinois EPA)