Warning Continues For Lake Wilderness Cyanobacteria Bloom Toxins
Warning continues for Lake Wilderness due a Cyanobacteria bloom that is producing cyanotoxins. Toxicity results from sampling on October 24th and November 1st and November 14th indicate toxicity levels continue downward and it appears that the bloom is dissipating.
However, because bloom scums remain present and can change from day to day the warning will remain in place. Sampling will not be done the week of November 21st, but will resume on November 28th if the bloom scums are present. Cyanobacteria bloom toxins can threaten the health of people and pets if contacted or ingested.
Contact with visible scum formations should always be avoided. Young children and pets are particularly at risk. Young children playing at the shoreline may contact the scum or get it in their mouths and pets may drink it or lick it off their fur. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and eye or skin irritation.
If water with visible scum is contacted or ingested, notify your doctor or veterinary immediately and follow their instructions.
Contact Diana at 425-413-8800 or diana.pistoll@maplevalleywa.gov or to learn more about blooms and view bloom photos visit https://www.nwtoxicalgae.org/.
