Potentially toxic algae in Saylorville Lake threatens Des Moines s drinking water supply
Saylorville Reservoir spills into the Des Moines River, which is one of two river sources for drinking water for 500,000 people in central Iowa. Author: Lakyn McGee Updated: 7:34 PM CDT July 27, 2021
DES MOINES, Iowa Des Moines Water Works continues to keep an eye on water conditions at Saylorville Reservoir where patches of toxic blue-green algae have grown.
Saylorville Reservoir spills into the Des Moines River, which is one of two river sources for drinking water for 500,000 people in central Iowa. The algae found there can be toxic to humans and pets.