Advisory signs were posted at Lake Mendocino recently after water samples revealed “a small amount of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae),” officials reported.
According to a recent Facebook post by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) have been detected in low concentrations at Lake Mendocino. Current levels do not pose a significant health risk, but as a precaution, please be aware of potential symptoms like skin irritation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea if you come into contact with the water. Advisory signs have been posted at water access points with guidelines.”
Giving further details about the test results, officials noted that “testing of the water sample showed a small amount of cyanobacteria, which can produce toxins, but the levels were very low. We also found a very small amount of one type of toxin, anatoxin, but it was at the lowest level our testing could detect.”
The month before that notice, in July, Lake Mendocino officials posted that “we’ve recently received some questions about harmful algae blooms at Lake Mendocino, and a possible pet-related incident. Last week, water samples were collected from the South Boat Ramp, North Boat Ramp, and Pomo-A Swimmers Area. The good news is that while some cyanobacteria are present, the levels found were low, and we didn’t detect any of the common toxin-producing cyanobacteria. We haven’t seen any obvious algae blooms on the lake surface. However… HABs can be very localized and can form and dissipate rapidly. We’re still waiting for additional test results from other areas of the lake that aren’t commonly tested.”
Officials also advised:
Please don’t swallow any lake water. Even a small amount of cyanobacteria or toxins can cause stomach upset, and larger amounts could be more serious. Rinse off with clean water after any contact with the lake. This can help prevent skin or eye irritation.Hence then, the article about low concentrations of blue green algae detected at lake mendocino was published today ( ) and is available on Ukiah Daily Journal ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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