Planning to soak up the sun at a Vermont beach this weekend? You'll want to avoid areas with unsafe swimming water. According to the Vermont Department of Health, cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae ...

As of July 31, 45 swimming spots in Vermont are under advisory for high cyanobacteria levels. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can cause rashes, abdominal pain, vomiting, liver damage ...