GREENWOOD LAKE, N.Y. (AP) - There’s some partially good news at a lake along the New York and New Jersey border that’s been affected by a harmful algal bloom.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation said Thursday that New York portions of Greenwood Lake are currently safe for swimming.
In New Jersey , environmental officials announced on Wednesday that people should avoid contact with the water in parts of the lake due to an extensive bloom.
Officials say the bacteria can cause a skin rash, abdominal pain, headaches or vomiting.
A similar order was issued in late June for Lake Hopatcong , New Jersey’s largest lake.
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