Harmful Algal Blooms

New waterbodies with harmful algal blooms have been added to DEC’s

Harmful Algal Blooms Notifications webpage.

 

There are currently 18 waterbodies with blooms on the list.

 

 

Because waterbodies may have harmful algal blooms that have not been reported to DEC,

we recommend avoiding contact with floating mats, scum and discolored water.

 

·         white, blue or green spilled paint;

·         green streaks on the surface of the water;

·         green dots in the water or green globs on the surface of the water;

·         pea soup.

To learn more about what harmful algal blooms look like,

visit DEC's photo gallery of harmful algal blooms.

 

If you suspect you have seen a harmful algal bloom,

or you, your family, or pet have been in contact with a harmful algal bloom,

please follow the instructions for reporting a bloom to DEC.