Croton Pond Hit By Algae Bloom

HAB found at Croton Campgrpund
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District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) in cooperation with Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) have confirmed the presence of a harmful algae bloom (HAB) on Croton Dam Pond at the Croton Township Campground in Newaygo County.
 
A HAB has been confirmed on Croton Dam Pond at the Croton Township Campground in Newaygo County. Algae blooms can form when there are high nutrient levels within bodies of water along with warm temperatures. Signage has been posted at the campground boat launches and swimming beach, as well as the Al duChemin Park Boat Ramp.
 
Below are some steps to take when HABs have been detected in waterways:

• Avoid direct contact with waterways that appear to be scummy or have a green shade to them
• Do not drink untreated surface water
• Obey posted signage for public health advisories and/or beach closings
• Limit or avoid eating fish from algal bloom impacted areas

Always follow the Eat Safe Fish waterbody-specific guidelines or Statewide Safe Fish guidelines, even if a HAB has not been detected, by visiting https://www.michigan.gov/eatsafefish.