People should be cautious when visiting Lake George or the surrounding area because of blue-green algae toxins, according to the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. The department issued a health alert after a water sample taken on Wednesday tested positive for the harmful toxin, according to a news release from the department. The […]
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North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality advises people to look out for blue-green algae
Jun. 17—BISMARCK — Summer weather may lead to blue-green algae blooms in water, which can be harmful to people, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has warned. The algae, called cyanobacteria, is caused by a mixture of hot weather and accumulated nutrients in bodies of water. The algae can create harmful algal blooms, the […]
Austin to treat toxic blue-green algae blooms on Lady Bird Lake starting Monday
The city of Austin is treating Lady Bird Lake for algae blooms for the fourth year in a row. Treatment of portions of the lake will begin Monday and Tuesday, the city announced in a news release. Treatments will also take place in July and August. Three major areas are being targeted: Red Bud Isle. […]
Health department warning of blue-green algae bloom in West Palm area
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is investigating a blue-green algae bloom in the C-17 Canal off Congress Avenue in suburban West Palm Beach and warning the public to avoid contact with the water there. The department is testing samples of the water with the algae, which can produce toxins harmful to […]