LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Department of Health released a statement Friday that Conesus Lake is now clear of toxic blue-green algae. According to a press release from the Department of Health, surveillance performed 'Friday, July 14, 2017' found no harmful algal blooms on the lake. Blooms were first identified this year on July 12. "Blooms occur when algae multiply very rapidly over a short period of time, usually in … [Read more...]
Toxic Algae Pockets Cling to Conesus’ Shore after Weekend Rain
CONESUS – Small patches of toxic blue-green algae are still clinging to the shallows after the weekend's rains. Acoording to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, they have identified small localized blooms which may still be present in stagnant shoreline areas in the northeast area of Conesus Lake now that large blooms have dissipated after recent rains. The large algae blooms were most recently found on the East … [Read more...]
Health Department Keeps an Eye on Toxic Algae in Conesus Lake
CONESUS LAKE – A blue-green algae bloom has recently been found in the Southeast area of Conesus Lake, in the area of Southern Shores Campground. According to a health advisory from the Livingston County Department of Health, they are monitoring for algae blooms and may collect samples of the water if the bloom is concentrated and persistent. They said that the public water supply is safe for drinking. "At this time, visual monitoring has … [Read more...]
Toxic Scum Sours Swimming Fun on Conesus Lake
CONESUS – An unusually large patch of blue green algae floating on the North Shore of Conesus Lake has made many lakeside residents turn up their noses to the water for the past two weeks. According to the Livingston County Department of Health, who issued a public warning about the algae on August 19, the raft of tiny bluish-green plants is home to a special strain of bacteria that release toxins as the plants inevitably die. The algae is a … [Read more...]