LURAY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Luray officials are cautioning residents that Lake Arrowhead may currently be experiencing a harmful algae bloom.

According to a letter that was posted on the town’s social media pages, town officials have reported that the potential occurrence to the Virginia Department of Health and they will continue to monitor the situation throughout the summer.

Officials remind folks to keep children and pets out of the portion of water that appears to have film on the surface.

Also, avoid contact with water that is discolored, murky or has an odor.

For more information on harmful algae blooms, visit the Virginia Department of Health’s website.