Kids Sickened By 'Green Plume' At Maplewood Pool: Report

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Some parents had to take their kids to area emergency rooms after a "green-brown plume" was apparently released into the Maplewood pool Saturday afternoon, Village Green reported Saturday.

"Parents said that the trouble began when a green-brown plume was released from the pool filter near the ramp of the main pool at around 12:45 p.m," the story says. "They reported a strong odor of chlorine."

Parents of several young children told the outlet their kids experienced symptoms including breathing problems, lethargy, and vomiting after leaving the pool.

After 4 p.m., the Township of Maplewood posted this statement on Facebook:

UPDATE: On Sunday, the town released a followup statement. READ MORE: Maplewood Releases Followup Statement On 'Green Plume' At Pool.

Read prior coverage here.

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