On Wednesday, August 7, 2019 the NJDEP testing results from Lake Hopatcong came back with some favorable numbers, showing an 39% decrease in the Phycocyanin levels in the lake.
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.
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Site |
Past Reading |
Current Reading |
% Increase |
|
Pebble Beach |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
|
Sand Harbor |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
|
Clearwater Beach |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
|
Bass Rock Beach |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
|
Lake Forest Yacht Club Beach |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
|
Elba Point Beach |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
|
Mount Arlington Beach |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
|
Hopatcong State Park |
63,000 |
57,250 |
-9.13% |
|
Crescent Cove Beach |
160,000 |
Not Tested |
Not Tested |
|
Wood Port Bay |
96,750 |
54,750 |
-43.41% |
|
Mid-Lake |
47,500 |
56,125 |
18.16% |
|
Crescent Cove Road |
84,000 |
80,750 |
-3.87% |
|
Henderson Cove |
19,750 |
15,000 |
-24.05% |
|
Byram Cove |
18,000 |
13,750 |
-23.61% |
|
Indian Harbor |
14,250 |
11,750 |
-17.54% |
|
East of Davis Cove |
44,000 |
38,250 |
-13.07% |
|
SE of State Park Beach |
48,500 |
41,500 |
-14.43% |
|
Prospect Point |
63,000 |
30,000 |
-52.38% |
|
Average: |
658,750 |
399,125 |
-39.41% |
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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