A rapid growth of cyanobacteria in the lake at Mint Springs Valley Park near Crozet has led to the prohibition of swimming there. However, hiking trails, fishing, and boating are still allowed.
“There have been no reported health problems,” reads a press release sent out today. “ “However, the Department of Parks and Recreation closed the lake after test results showed harmful algae present.”
The beaches at Walnut Creek and Chris Greene Lake are not closed at this time. Chris Greene Lake was closed late last July due to an algae bloom.
“Most algal blooms are not harmful but some do affect fish and humans, as well as other animals like birds and marine mammals,” reads the website of the Virginia Department of Health.
This current incident is not currently listed on the VDH’s map of known algae blooms in the state.
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