NJDEP Testing shows 39% Improvement – Byram Cove Should be Next to Open on Lake Hopatcong

While test results have been on a roller coaster ride over the last two weeks, this is the first time we’ve seen such a dramatic drop in the levels.

Additionally, Byrams Cove has tested clean (below 20,000) for the last two tests, so it should be the next to open as early as this Friday. Meanwhile only Indian Harbor and Henderson Cove are the areas that is not under the advisory (Open to swimming).

This DOES NOT MEAN that the lake is closed, as you can Boat, Fish, Canoe, Kayak. And go to the restaurants, bars, free outdoor concerts and just generally have fun. The NJDEP just recommends that you minimize your exposure to the water.

Aerial Coverage:

Aerial Coverage of Lake Hopatcong:

On 7/30 the phycocyanin levels seem to have decreased in intensity and spatial coverage. The bloom is still present in pockets with one near the buoy at ST-14.

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