LIVERPOOL, N.Y. --The conversation continues over whether or not a beach would be a good fit for Onondaga Lake.
Republican legislators in Onondaga County recently posted a survey online to get public feedback.
51% of those surveyed said yes while 49% said no.
County Executive Joanie Mahoney has asked the legislature to consider accepting a $330,000 state grant to further study the issue.
We asked people if they would feel comfortable swimming in the water.
"Yes, I would. Like I said, even a few times I've jumped off my board, I don't stay in too long but just based on studies that I have seen, that it is relatively safe," said Liverpool resident George Young.
"I don't know if I'd be comfortable swimming in it because of what I know from the past. I think they're whole thing depends on their water testing," said Clay resident Edward Luce Sr.
Once plagued by pollution, Honeywell and taxpayers have spent a billion dollars to help clean it up.
Onondaga County's environmental director says the water is safe for public swimming.