Wales Board of Health News - Advisory Lifted Cyanobacteria Bloom in Lake George

The algae bloom has subsided. The Board of Health has been notified that the state testing team has completed two separate tests of Lake George.  All tests were below the guidelines of 70,000 cells/ml.  The toxin microcystin was not detected in either sample.  The Wales Board of Health has now lifted the advisory for Lake George.

More information on cyanobacteria blooms:

Identifying cyanobacteria blooms and scums: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/identifying-cyanobacterial-blooms-and-scums-photographs-of-blooms-and-scums

DPH fact sheet: Harmful algae blooms in freshwater bodies: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/harmful-algae-blooms-in-freshwater-bodies

CDC fact sheet: Cyanobacterial blooms and animals:  https://www.cdc.gov/habs/pdf/algal-bloom-poster-8.5x11-p.pdf

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