Jamesville, N.Y. - Jamesville Beach has been closed for swimming due to the visual presence of an algal bloom. The County Health Department says they will be conduct testing to confirm there are no toxins before the beach is reopened.
Certain types of algae can release toxins that may cause skin or eye irritation, or diarrhea and vomiting if ingested.
People and animals should keep out of the water where algal blooms are present.
The Health Department recommends taking the following precautions:
- Don’t swim, wade, boat, or fish near blooms or scums and don’t eat fish caught from waters with blooms
- Don’t drink the water
- Keep children and animals away from any blooms or scums
- Rinse with clean water if exposed
While Jamesville Beach is closed, the public can enjoy the Oneida Shores Beach in Brewerton which is open Monday-Friday, 12-6pm; Friday-Sunday, 11-6pm.
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