MATTOON, IL (Chambana Today) – Lake Mattoon remains off-limits to swimmers as officials await further water quality results from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
In an update posted Friday on the Lake Mattoon, Marina & Campgrounds Facebook page, officials confirmed that the latest water sample is still below the harmful algal bloom threshold. However, final confirmation from the IEPA won’t arrive until Sunday.
Until then, all boat ramps will remain closed and swimming is prohibited.
The city also noted that water treatments are scheduled to begin sometime next week in an effort to address the potential algae concerns.
Officials continue to monitor the situation and say the health and safety of the public remains the top priority.