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Quincy Reservoir Closing Wednesday For Algae Prevention

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) -- A second Colorado reservoir is closing to prevent algae blooms from growing. Quincy Reservoir is planning to close Wednesday so crews can add hydrogen peroxide as a preventative.

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Quincy Reservoir (credit: CBS)

Cherry Creek Reservoir closed its swimming area last week due to blue-green algae.  Colorado Parks and Wildlife says most of the algae is harmless, unless it gets out of control.

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Quincy Reservoir (credit: CBS)
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