Black Moshannon State Park beach reopens after bacteria test comes back negative
The lake at Black Moshannon State Park, which was closed Thursday because of elevated bacteria levels, reopened Friday.
Test results from a sample taken Thursday came back negative, a state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources spokesperson said Friday.
The lake had higher than acceptable levels of coliform, which can be caused by heavy rain. The lake is tested twice weekly.
Those who entered the lake recently and are not feeling ill likely have little to worry about. The onset of symptoms caused by bacteria is fairly quick, the spokesperson said. No illnesses have been reported.
Not swallowing water and showering before and after swimming are two of the most effective ways to stay healthy at state park beaches and pools.
The sand beach and recreation actives on the lake remained open.
This story was originally published June 11, 2021 at 2:45 PM.