Good news for the summer swimmers: the beach at Fairfax State Recreation Area (SRA) reopened on August 22, after being closed due to high water levels at Lake Monroe.
But not all beachgoers will be so lucky. The beach at Paynetown SRA will remain closed for the rest of the year due to plumbing damage at the beach house — repairs won't be completed before the season ends.
Fishing piers at both Paynetown and Cutright SRAs are still off-limits until water levels drop further. As of August 20, the lake sits at 542.34 feet, more than four feet above normal pool and they can only be opened once the water levels drop below 541 feet.
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Meanwhile, this week's blue-green algae test results keep the reservoir under a Yellow Advisory. That means toxin levels remain below thresholds but visitors should take precautions: shower after swimming, avoid contact with visible algae, and never drink or cook with untreated lake water. Pet owners should be especially cautious, since dogs are more vulnerable to algae-related illnesses.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will not conduct further algae testing after Labor Day, when the official beach season ends, but Yellow Advisory precautions remain in place until cooler water temperatures and shorter days slow algae growth.
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For more information and updates, visit the Indiana DNR website or check the Lake Monroe Facebook page.
Contact Ayzah Khan at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Lake Monroe update: Beach reopening, algae precautions remain
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