Henry Hagg Lake being tested for possible toxic algae bloom
The Oregon Health Authority started testing the water after learning a family s dog that had been swimming in the water later died. Author: Devon Haskins Updated: 6:24 PM PDT July 19, 2021
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. Oregon health officials are testing the water at Henry Hagg Lake for elevated levels of a blue green algae bloom.
The testing follows the report of a dog that died while swimming in the waters at the popular boating and swimming lake in Washington County. Couple different groups went out and took samples on Friday, said Curtis Cude with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).