Leddy Beach News Today

BURLINGTON, VT – Labor Day brought lots of sunshine to Vermont, and residents wasted no time in taking advantage of it. Leddy Park Beach in Burlington was a hub of activity as people flocked to make the most of the summer day. Among the sunseekers was 9-year-old Colin, who exclaimed, “It’s really fun! I swam […]

The notification marks the third time that area beaches have been shuttered temporarily due to dangerous levels of blue-green algae in the water.

Currently, Leddy Beach, North Beach and Texaco Beach are closed until further notice.

"Prepare for the worst, hope for the best," says U.S. Coast Guard ahead of warm weather on Lake Champlain.

A notice on a beach closed sign on Leddy Beach in Burlington on Friday, Sept. 23, reads There was a recent discharge of a chemical to this beach area which may pose a risk to public health. Cleanup and remediation are underway. Photo by Patrick Crowley/VTDigger Leddy Beach in Burlington reopened on Wednesday after being closed due to a chemical spill nearby three weeks ago. Tests done last week show that the chemical styrene is no longer detected near Lake Champlain, according to Robert Goulding...

Officials closed the park on Sept. 21 after a steam condensate believed to contain a small amount of styrene discharged into a tributary north of the beach.

A notice on a beach closed sign on Leddy Beach in Burlington on Friday, Sept. 23, reads There was a recent discharge of a chemical to this beach area which may pose a risk to public health. Cleanup and remediation are underway. Photo by Patrick Crowley/VTDigger Leddy Beach in Burlington reopened on Wednesday after being closed due to a chemical spill nearby three weeks ago. Tests done last week show that the chemical styrene is no longer detected near Lake Champlain, according to Robert Goulding...

There are many places and many opportunities to swim in Lake Champlain, but you need to keep an eye out for certain pathogens.

Cyanobacteria blooms pose health risks for humans and pets

All Burlington beaches closed to swimming as cyanobacteria blooms appear MyNBC 5 20 hrs ago © NBC5 News FILE - Beach is closed to swimming today sign displayed at Burlingtons North Beach in 2019. All public beaches on the Burlington waterfront are closed to swimmers following the appearance of cyanobacteria blooms, ecologists with the citys Parks and Recreation agency announced Monday. In a notice, the city said both beaches at Oakledge Park in the South End neighborhood — Oakledge and ...