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Blue Green Algae Blooms Found At Bear Creek Reservoir In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- The Bear Creek Reservoir and Big Soda Lake in Lakewood has a blue green algae bloom which can be dangerous for pets. Big Soda Lake has a minor algae bloom so paddle boarding and swimming are still allowed for humans.

Bear Creek Lake Algae (Bear Creek Lake Park, City of Lakewood FB)
(credit: City of Lakewood)

Swimming is never allowed at Bear Creek Reservoir and no water contact is advised for either pets or humans at this time.

 

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