Algal Blooms

The funding fulfills a state commitment to support conservation and mitigation projects.

Some blooms can be toxic to humans and deadly to pets.

The state already requires water be tested for dozens of contaminants.

Syracuse and Onondaga county officials are continuing to ensure that tap water stays clear of toxins after recent tests revealed low levels of algae had…

The Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) is assuring customers that they're tryng to get out in front of water problems, such as is failing…

Beaches in Skaneateles are still closed as experts continue to test the algal blooms for toxins. As a precaution, Clift Park and Skaneateles Country Club…

Plans are now in place to try and prevent harmful algal blooms in Skaneateles, Owasco, Cayuga, and nine other lakes across New York. They were named as…

Central New Yorkers have been dealing with occasional harmful algal blooms for years, including Owasco and Cayuga lakes. But it wasn’t until late last…