As weather heats up, so does the risk of toxic algae, and the City of Austin says it's back at Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.
The City says blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, was found at all monitoring sites except for Walsh Boat Landing between May 2 and May 12.Testing takes time, so the City says you should assume that the algae found on the lakes may be toxic.Do not drink water directly from the lakeBlue-green algae seen at Lady Bird Lake, Lake AustinAs a reminder, swimming is prohibited in Lady Bird Lake.
As part of the routine algae monitoring program, the City conducts biweekly visits to Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin during the summer and early fall.The City is not currently monitoring creeks for harmful algae, but they say it could be present along with bacteria, such as E.-coli, parasites and other dangers.Due to the risk of bacteria, they say you should also avoid natural water bodies for at least three days after it rains and if lots of dogs are present.
If you have sudden, unexplained symptoms after swimming, you should contact your medical provider or the Texas Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. You should also let the City know by completing the reporting form, found atOn Lady Bird Lake, the City has documented harmful algae proliferations every year since 2019, when several dogs died after swimming in the lake.
On Lake Austin, algae sampling began in 2020, and harmful algae has been detected on that lake every year since then.that I have read and agree
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