Toxic Blue-Green Algae Found In Section Of Moses Lake
The district has issued a "Closure" for the swimming beach at the park and a “Warning” for the rest of Moses Lake, with signs having been posted around the lake.
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Blue-Green Algae Found at the Blue Heron Park in Moses Lake
The Grant County Health District (GCHD) detected blue-green algae at the Blue Heron Park boat launch in Moses Lake.
The swimming beach at the Blue Heron Park will be closed, along with a warning for the rest of Moses Lake.
The blue-green algae is a bacterium called cyanobacteria, which is similar to various types of algae.
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Grant County Health District Confirms Toxic Algae on Moses Lake
The Grant County Health District confirmed the presence of toxic blue-green algae on Moses Lake Friday.
They said that while the samples they took were from Blue Heron and Connelly parks, it is safe to assume that the entire lake could have the toxic algae
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Warnings of Blue-Green Algae in Moses Lake
The Grant County Health District is warning visitors to Moses Lake that there have been several reports of blue-green algae blooms over the past couple of days.
Samples will be taken starting Monday, so they are waiting on test results to confirm the presence of the dangerous substance, but it is believed to be present
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Moses Lake Considered Mostly Clean
The city of Moses Lake says the most recent samples taken of the lake's water is showing that most of it is safe for boating and irrigating. The one caveat is that the area near Blue Heron Park has not provided clear test results yet and so the Grant County Health District is recommending people stay out of the lake around there...
Blue-Green Algae Spotted in Moses Lake
From the Grant County Health District:
What is Blue-Green Algae Bloom?
These algae grow rapidly in fresh water when there is enough sunlight, high temperatures, and nutrients in the water. It often looks like green paint floating on the water...