PAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) – Walnut Creek Park pond is closed off and the city is waiting water test result after reports of dogs getting sick
- The dog park pond at walnut Creek Park is closed until further notice after reports of dogs getting sick
- The pond was closed Monday and the pond water was Tested Tuesday, city is still waiting for result
- Signs hang around the park warning dog owners of blue-green algae
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A popular pond at dog park blocked off after the city received reports of dogs getting sick from blue green algae at Walnut Creek Park.
Now the city is testing the water and warning dog owners of the risk.
Signs hang around the park warning dog owners to look out for the potential dangers to their pets, posed by a possible blue-green algae bloom in this water.
Mark Ferris goes to Walnut Creek Dog Park with his dog Waldo and said it’s concerning that the toxic bacteria could be in the dog pond.
“Quite scary because he likes to drink out of the lake so had I not known this or seen the signs you know potentially waldo over here could have some issues,” Ferris said.