CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You may remember the toxic blue-green algae Mecklenburg County warned about last year -- it can be harmful for you and deadly for your pets.
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The county told Channel 9 that two spots have tested positive for the algae so far this summer. It naturally occurs when water temperatures rise, so the area’s historic stretch of 19 days in the 90s is likely to blame for the uptick.
>>In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9 Meteorologist John Ahrens explains the toxic bacteria and what you should do if you spot it in your neighborhood pond.