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00000177-ba84-d5f4-a5ff-bbfca6670000One of the most powerful natural poisons known is growing in ponds across Cape Cod and the Islands.The toxic cyanobacteria blooms are a natural result of an unnatural combination of circumstances: an excess of nutrients leaking from septic systems, and warming global temperatures.Many people aren’t aware of the risks these ponds pose to humans and pets. And the problem is getting worse.The state has offered little guidance or financial support to towns, many of which are struggling to identify and deal with these outbreaks.CAI's 3-part report on Toxic Ponds can be found here, along with information to help you identify if a pond may have a dangerous algae bloom.