There’s a possible blue-green algae bloom in the Jordan Creek along State Game Land 205 in Lowhill Township, the Pennsylvania Game Commission warned.
Toxins produced by the algae can be deadly to dogs and the game commission advises people to stay away from the area of Jordan Creek and anywhere else the algae is suspected.
The results of water samples are pending, according to the game commission’s safety advisory.
Harmful algae blooms occur every year in Pennsylvania, typically between the middle of June and late August, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Harmful blooms form when the blue-green algae — which is actually cyanobacteria — grow in large, dense populations, according to the DEP.
It can look like foam, scum, mats, or paint floating on the surface of water, or beneath the water. The color can vary.
People can get sick from harmful algae blooms, but dogs are more susceptible to poisoning, according to the DEP.
