Lake Waconia beach temporarily closed due to poor water quality

WACONIA, Minn. — Officials in Waconia have closed a beach at a popular park because of poor water quality.

Routine testing found a suspected blue-green algae bloom at Lake Waconia Regional Park, according to a release.

The following activities are not permitted at the beach during the closure:

Blue-green algae is commonly found at low levels in many Minnesota lakes, but under certain conditions, especially when water is warm, the bacteria can form into blooms and become toxic.

Not all blooms are harmful, but there is no way to tell if ...