All permitted activités are allowed to resume at Manasquan Reservoir, officials said.
An example of a cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom. Officials no one should fish at the Manasquan Reservoir. (NJ Department of Environmental Protection) HOWELL - A Monmouth County Health Department advisory issued for Manasquan Reservoir due to the presence of blue-green algae has been lifted.
"All permitted activities may resume as normal," a post on the Manasquan Reservoir's Facebook page announced Tuesday.
Last week, the Department of Environmental Protection said no one should fish at the 770-acre reservoir, nor should pets drink or enter the water there, until further notice due to the presence of the bacteria
The Cyanobacteria, also known as "blue-green algae" can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals.
Harmful Algal Bloom resembles a layer of bright bluish-green or white paint on the water surface.
Discolored or pea-green colored water, parallel streaks or green dots/globs in the water are other indicators, the DEP said.
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