Officials in Easthampton, Massachusetts, are still advising residents to stay away from two ponds in the city that have been, in part, covered with an algae bloom.
It's been about a week since Easthampton officials posted signs and alerted residents on social media not to fish, boat or do anything in the Nashawannuck and Lower Mill ponds.
Both have the appearance of a toxic algae bloom known as cyanobacteria.
If it is cyanobacteria, humans or animals who make contact with the water can get eye irritations. If swallowed, it can lead to a stomach ache or liver damage.
Bri Eichstaedt, Easthampton's health agent, will have one more look at the ponds before she takes any next steps.
"If it's pretty clear, then I'll give the state a call and ask them to come in," Eichstaedt said. "But if it's not clear, it's going to be a waiting game."
The city could pay someone to test the water, Eichstaedt said, but the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will do it for free.
Easthampton health officials are reassessing the situation Thursday.
