Low Concentrations of Blue-Green Algae Detected at Lake Mendocino

Low concentrations of blue-green algae detected at Lake Mendocino

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 ir…

Army Corps of Engineers warns public of harmful algae detected in Lake Mendocino - Local News Matters

Low concentrations of harmful cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, have been detected in Lake Mendocino near Ukiah, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said.  According to the Army Corps, the current bacteria levels do not pose a significant health risk to people or pets, despite signs dotting the shorelines asking that people and pets stay away from the algae. The signs warn that harmful algae may be present in the water and that people can swim in…