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Swimming at Taughannock Falls State Park temporarily closed due to harmful algae blooms

Swimming at Taughannock Falls State Park temporarily closed due to harmful algae blooms

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TRUMANSBURG, NY (607NewsNow) — UPDATE: Swimming at Taughannock has reopened as of July 15th, 2026.

According to a July 14th Facebook post from Taughannock Falls State Park, swimming is currently closed.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation defines harmful algal blooms as “visible patches of cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae.” These blooms can pose health risks to humans and animals through inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion.

If you believe you have had contact with or ingested harmful algae blooms, report any health symptoms to NYS Health Department at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov and contact your local health department.

screenshot of a post from Taughannock Falls State Park stating swimming is temporarily closed as of July 14th, 2026
Photo announcement from the Taughannock State Falls Park Facebook page.

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