DEC detects 'Harmful Algal Blooms' at Plymouth Reservoir
PLYMOUTH – The New York State Department of Conservation recently added the Plymouth Reservoir to its list of waterbodies in the state containing Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).
The DEC reports as of July 28 that Plymouth Reservoir has a “confirmed bloom,” meaning that lab samples of the water “confirmed the presence of cyanobacteria HAB, which may produce toxins or other harmful compounds.”
The extent of the bloom at Plymouth Reservoir is listed as “large localized,” meaning the bloom “affects many properties within the entire reservoir, along a large segment of the shoreline, or in a specific region of the waterbody.”
The DEC list deems 48 waterbodies within the state to be affected by HABs.
The DEC offers these tips to combat issues associated with HABs:
• If you see it - avoid it and report it.
• People, pets and livestock should avoid contact with water that is discolored or has algae scums on the surface. Colors can include shades of green, blue-green, yellow, brown or red. If contact does occur, rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove algae.
• Never drink untreated surface water, whether or not algae blooms are present. Untreated surface water may contain other bacteria, parasites or viruses, as well as cyanotoxins that could cause illness if consumed.
• People not on public water supplies should not drink surface water during an algal bloom, even if it is treated, because in-home treatments such as boiling, disinfecting water with chlorine or ultraviolet (UV), and water filtration units do not protect people from HABs toxins.
• Stop using water and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, skin, eye or throat irritation, allergic reactions or breathing difficulties occur after drinking or having contact with blooms or untreated surface water.
• Please report any health symptoms to your physician and NYS Department of Health at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov or your local health department.
• If you suspect that you have seen a HAB or you, your family, or pet has been in contact with a bloom, please report the bloom to the DEC.”
For more information, contact the local DEC sub-office at (607) 674-4017.
– Grady Thompson, Sun Staff Writer
The DEC reports as of July 28 that Plymouth Reservoir has a “confirmed bloom,” meaning that lab samples of the water “confirmed the presence of cyanobacteria HAB, which may produce toxins or other harmful compounds.”
The extent of the bloom at Plymouth Reservoir is listed as “large localized,” meaning the bloom “affects many properties within the entire reservoir, along a large segment of the shoreline, or in a specific region of the waterbody.”
The DEC list deems 48 waterbodies within the state to be affected by HABs.
The DEC offers these tips to combat issues associated with HABs:
• If you see it - avoid it and report it.
• People, pets and livestock should avoid contact with water that is discolored or has algae scums on the surface. Colors can include shades of green, blue-green, yellow, brown or red. If contact does occur, rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove algae.
• Never drink untreated surface water, whether or not algae blooms are present. Untreated surface water may contain other bacteria, parasites or viruses, as well as cyanotoxins that could cause illness if consumed.
• People not on public water supplies should not drink surface water during an algal bloom, even if it is treated, because in-home treatments such as boiling, disinfecting water with chlorine or ultraviolet (UV), and water filtration units do not protect people from HABs toxins.
• Stop using water and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, skin, eye or throat irritation, allergic reactions or breathing difficulties occur after drinking or having contact with blooms or untreated surface water.
• Please report any health symptoms to your physician and NYS Department of Health at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov or your local health department.
• If you suspect that you have seen a HAB or you, your family, or pet has been in contact with a bloom, please report the bloom to the DEC.”
For more information, contact the local DEC sub-office at (607) 674-4017.
– Grady Thompson, Sun Staff Writer
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