Blue Green Algae
Cayuga County Health Department Identifies Presence of Blue Green Algae
During the last week in September 2010, many residents called the Cayuga County Health Department with concerns about algae on both the east and west sides of the northern portion of Owasco Lake and along the outlet. Reportedly the algae had accumulated at the surface of the water, casting a very green color that had a paint-like appearance. The Cayuga County Health Department sent in samples of the algae to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) for identification. The NYSDOH has identified the algae as blue-green algae.
For more information, read the entire press release here.
Individuals with questions may call the Environmental Health Division of the Cayuga County Health Department at 315-253-1405 or log onto the Cayuga County Health Department website http://co.cayuga.ny.us/hhs/doh or http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/water/drinking/bluegreenalgae.pdf for information.
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Updated: April 11, 2011