Pilgrim Lake, Orleans
Please be advised that potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms have been identified and the town is posting advisories.

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.”

Recent news from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program

Please be advised that potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms have been identified and the town is posting advisories at  Pilgrim Lake, Orleans

Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of pond water that can occur during swimming. Dogs and children are especially susceptible to cyanotoxins through ingestion.  

Please check APCC’s interactive map for the status of the monitored ponds. This advisory will appear on our map after 8pm this evening when the map refreshes with the latest data.

Frequently asked questions about cyanobacteria, click here.   If you see a possible bloom in a pond, avoid it and notify your local board of health. Take a picture, note the location and date and send to cyano@apcc.org