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Toxic algal bloom confirmed at Crystal Lake. Where beaches are closed

Sep 4, 2026 | Daily News

Crystal Lake Public Beach in Montcalm County, Michigan, has tested positive for algal toxin microcystin after an algal bloom formed. Health officials discovered the water bloom during a routine beach monitoring. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.


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