Manasquan Reservoir impacted by algae; officials say drinking water is safe
Officials say the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell is one of several bodies of water in New Jersey impacted by algae.
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Aug 21, 2019, 11:21 AM
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Updated 1,844 days ago
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Officials say the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell is one of several bodies of water in New Jersey impacted by algae.
According to officials, the blooms can be dangerous if a person’s body touches them.
Officials are assuring residents the drinking water is safe -- for towns that use the reservoir.
Record setting rainfall over the past year is one of the factors creating the blooms.
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