Kershaw Park Bathing Beach on Canandaigua Lake in the City of Canandaigua is closed to swimming due to a suspected HAB in the swim area seen on Monday. Sandy Bottom Beach on Honeoye Lake in the Town of Richmond, is also closed due to a reported HAB in the swim area Monday night.
Exposure to blue-green algae can be harmful to both humans and animals. Anyone who comes in contact with blooms should wash the impacted area with soap and water, or use clean water to rinse it thoroughly.
Please contact the New York State DEC for further information at (315) 789-3030 and use the NYHABS system website
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