Lake Mattoon Beach Closed After Algal Bloom Signs Still Present, City Says

Lake Mattoon beach closed after algal bloom signs still present, city says

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- Just days after being reopened, Lake Mattoon is closed to swimming after city officials said there are still signs of a harmful algal bloom in the water. The beach was closed for three weeks after that bloom wreaked havoc on the city's water supply, resulting in a do not drink order. Even after the order was lifted on July 18, the lake remained closed pending treatment of the water, which was delayed by low levels of oxyg…

Lake Mattoon beach closed over algal bloom

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Lake Mattoon is closed due to the presence of a harmful algal bloom that can release neurological toxins.