Algal bloom closes Blue Marsh Lake swimming area

BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A popular swimming area in Berks County is closed to swimming due to an algal bloom.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District said the swim beach at the Dry Brooks Day Use area is closed until further notice.

They cited “a current algal bloom and detection of toxins above safe standards within the designated swim area.”…

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