The Ontario County Health Department says blue green algae has been spotted in both Canandaigua and Honeoye Lakes. They say swimming has been closed at Deep Run Beach in Gorham and Onanda Park Beach in Canandaigua as a result. Sandy Bottom Beach on Honeoye Lake has also been closed for the season because of […]
The Ontario County Health Department has detected blue green algae in Honeoye Lake, and has declared a swimming ban for Sandy Bottom Beach in the Town of Richmond. Some kinds of blue green algae produce a toxin which can pose health risks to people and animals if exposed in large enough quantities. The beach will […]
Toxic blue-green algae has shut down swimming at Sandy Bottom Beach on Honeoye Lake. Ontario County Health Director Mary Beer says the conditions may change as wind and weather dictate, but until further notice the beach will stay closed until the New York State Department of Health clears it for swimming. Blue-green algae naturally occurs in […]