Lakewood Village Beach<\/strong> was closed for swimming early last week due to the presence of blue-green algae, but was re-opened Thursday once testing showed that toxin levels had diminished.<\/p>\nOfficials say HAB conditions can change rapidly. Those using lakes where an active bloom is present should use caution and not ingest the water.<\/p>\n
For more information about harmful algal blooms and general beach status updates, visit the county health department\u2019s website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MAYVILLE – Harmful Algal Blooms \u2013 or HABs \u2013 are once again becoming a problem in some areas of Chautauqua Lake. 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