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Warning Advisory Issued For Yuba Lake Due To Algal Bloom

Warning Advisory Issued For Yuba Lake Due To Algal Bloom

A warning advisory is in place for Yuba Lake due to an algal bloom in the water. The Department of Environmental Quality says the bloom is creating elevated toxic levels near the lake’s north shore. Swimmers are told to stay out of the water in that area and boaters are […]

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Utah beach closes due to harmful algae, health concerns

Utah beach closes due to harmful algae, health concerns

SPANISH FORK, Utah (AP) — Officials have temporarily closed a beach in northern Utah due to dangerous levels of toxic algal blooms in the water. The Utah County Health Department announced a danger advisory for Lincoln Beach on the west side of Utah Lake on Thursday. Authorities said crews observed […]

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Toxic algal bloom spotted on Utah Lake, a first for 2019

Toxic algal bloom spotted on Utah Lake, a first for 2019

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A toxic algal bloom on Utah Lake has made its first appearance of 2019. The Daily Herald in Provo reported Wednesday that routine state monitoring showed toxin levels from the algae bloom exceeded health thresholds near the Saratoga Springs Picnic Area. The Utah County Health […]

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Algae bloom forces closure of Panguitch Lake

Algae bloom forces closure of Panguitch Lake

Panguitch Lake is closed until further notice because of a toxic algae bloom in the water. The Southwestern Utah Health Department closed the lake Monday with extremely high toxin levels detected in the water. Health officials advise humans and their pets to stay out of the lake because any contact with elevated […]

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