Danger advisory remains for Vancouver Lake
VANCOUVER – Clark County Public Health has lifted its algae advisory at Round Lake in Camas. Water samples collected from the lake show water quality has improved over the last two weeks and toxin levels are no longer elevated.
The warning signs posted at the lake are being removed. However, harmful algal blooms may return as conditions change. Public Health encourages people swimming and recreating in the lake to watch for floating scum and avoid direct contact with water in those areas. Pets should not drink or have contact with water in areas of floating scum.
Vancouver Lake danger advisory
The danger advisory for Vancouver Lake remains in place. Public Health issued a danger advisory for Vancouver Lake on July 23 due to widespread harmful algal blooms producing elevated levels of cyanotoxins. Water samples taken from Vancouver Lake on Monday show toxin levels remain high.
Public Health advises against all recreating in Vancouver Lake while the danger advisory is in place. Pets should not have any contact with the water.
Public Health will continue to monitor water quality at Vancouver Lake. The advisory and signs at the lake will be updated as conditions change.
Additional information about harmful algal blooms and current advisories are posted on the Public Health website.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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