Algae creates 'toxic-looking' green water at Centennial Beach in Naperville

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Algae creates 'toxic-looking' green water at Centennial Beach in Naperville
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Naperville's Park District issued a statement on Wednesday, declaring the former quarry safe for swimming.

Swimmers were reminded of the Chicago River on St. Patrick's Day as algae created green water at Centennial Beach in Naperville, Illinois.People have been asking why the water at Centennial Beach in Naperville looked so green. Now, with warm weather arriving, swimmers have also been wondering whether it's safe to take a dip.

The bright green water raised enough eyebrows. Naperville's Park District issued a statement on Wednesday, declaring the former quarry safe for swimming and chalking the color off to algae growth due to the lack of rain and warming temperatures.

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