Mohegan Lake beaches reopen following water testing after harmful algae bloom

Two Mohegan Lake beaches reopened Thursday, July 18, after an algae bloom caused them to close for over a week.

The Westchester County Health Department closed the Mohegan Colony Association and Mohegan Beach Park on Tuesday, July 9, after a harmful algae bloom developed in the swim area of the lake.

The closure was extended July 15 and ended Thursday after water testing determined the algae bloom was completely cleared.

For information on future beach closures, visit the Westchester County website.

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Mohegan Lake beaches in Westchester NY reopen after algae cleared