All it takes is a bit of photosynthesis and excess nutrients, which can come from leaky septic systems or livestock waste, for blue-green algae known as cyanobacteria to blossom in lakes, reservoirs, rivers and ponds; becoming toxic.
Utah Lake’s Lincoln Beach, in Spanish Fork, and Provo Bay are under a warning advisory due to the presence of harmful algal blooms in the water. While the advisory is in place, people are asked to not swim in the water and be cautious when boating that the boat does not cut through algae on the […]
Lincoln Beach and Provo Bay at Utah Lake are under health advisories due to the outbreak of harmful algal blooms, which can cause respiratory problems and skin irritation.
With the summer heat comes the development of harmful algal blooms that not only create an ugly green scum on some Utah waterways but pose a threat to public health and that of domesticated animals. Water quality scientists are warning people to take appropriate precautions.
With the summer heat comes the development of harmful algal blooms that not only create an ugly green scum on some Utah waterways but pose a threat to public health and that of domesticated animals. Water quality scientists are warning people to take appropriate precautions.