CONESUS LAKE — The Livingston County Health Department has issued an advisory for a harmful bloom of algal (Blue Green Algae) in areas of Conesus Lake. The public water supply is fine for drinking but the public is advised not to drink or use the lake water for cooking and do not swim, wade, play, or come into direct contact with water that is discolored or has scums on the surface. "The Livingston County Department of Health is … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Issued for Conesus Lake
CONESUS LAKE - The Livingston County Department of Health has issued ba health advisory for algal blooms or blue green Algae which were recently discovered on Conesus Lake. According to a press release from Jennifer Rodriguez, Livingston County Public Health Director, the blooms were seen in various areas along the North and East shorelines. Contact with the algae may result in some health effects such as itching rashes, fever, headache, … [Read more...]