UPDATED AUGUST 6, 2022, AT 3:00 - Suspicious Algae Bloom in All Three Lakes
UPDATED AUGUST 6, 2022, AT 3:00
On the advice of our Lakes Manager, the Wee Wah and Pond No. 3 are closed to swimmers until further notice.
Boating and fishing may continue if hands are washed after coming into contact with water. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Posted August 5, 2022
The lack of rain and heat may be behind the early algae bloom we see in the lakes.
Earlier in the week, I contacted our Lakes Manager, A.J. Reyes of NEAR, and Bob Schindler of Solitude about the growing algae bloom. Jeff Voss, the Water plant DPW Supervisor, Independently sent photos of the algae bloom to A.J.
We don't know if the algae bloom is toxic. Solitude lakes Management will be here Monday for testing. If it's toxic, water activities at the Wee Wah and Pond No. 3 will be prohibited for an unknown period. I'm asking for advice from A.J. and the Village Attorney if we should stop water activities out of caution until we have lab results taken Monday. You may have noticed that Lake Welsch in Harriman State park has been closed for weeks due to a toxic algae bloom.
We have a standing permit for treating Tuxedo Lake and Pond No. 3 for algae blooms but not for the Wee Wah. I have a call into the DEC regarding an emergency permit for the Wee Wah if the algae bloom tests toxic.
Mayor Mac
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