” Harmful algae blooms have been detected in both Mariaville Lake and Duane Lake, two well-known recreation spots in western Schenectady County.
The notification issued by the town of Duanesburg on Wednesday means people, pets and livestock should avoid contact with water that is discolored or has algae scum on the surface. It also means people should not drink the water.
There have been a number of outbreaks of harmful algae blooms in upstate lakes in recent years, prompting new state efforts to address the issue. Both of the Duanesburg lake outbreaks were confirmed last week through laboratory testing.”
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Williams, Stephen. Schenectady Gazette 15 August 2018.