Toxic algae bloom detected at Blue Cypress Lake

Toxic algae bloom detected at Blue Cypress Lake

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Health experts want visitors at Blue Cypress Lake to use caution after traces of a blue-green algae toxic bloom were found in a water sample taken last week. The algae, a bacterium that is common in Florida’s freshwaters, produces toxins that can be harmful to humans, pets and ecosystems with fish and other aquatic animals. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection collected the water sample on May 15 at the 10-squ…