CAYUGA COUNTY, N.Y.

Two bathing beaches along Cayuga Lake have reopened after being closed due to the presence of harmful algal blooms, according to the Cayuga County Health Department.

The beaches at Wells College dock in the village of Aurora and Frontenac Park in the village of Union Springs were closed last week when the blooms were detected. The health department announced Wednesday that the beaches were back open to the public.

The Health Department says it monitors the water quality at public beaches routinely and closes swimming areas when a potential hazard is identified.

The algal blooms are described as paint-like or give the water a filmy appearance and should be avoided. If any are spotted, the public is encouraged to report them to the state Department of Environmental Conservation at HABsinfo@dec.ny.gov.

If you have any questions about algal blooms, you can call the Cayuga County Health Department at 315-253-1560.

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