EPA reports blue-green algae in Dunlap Lake
Samples taken this morning showed blue-green algae which was producing toxins in Dunlap Lake. Bacteria in the cove near 357 E. Lake was higher than the EPA and world health organization’s recommendations for recreational water use. This is based on children less than six years old.
The fishing derby has been canceled. Fish are not affected by the toxin but can carry it in their tissue. Fish should not be eating until the algae blooms have gone away.
See
www.epa.illinois.gov/topics/water-quality/monitoring/algal-bloom/index for more details.
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