ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is notifying residents near Lake Sue of a blue-green algae bloom.
Officials learned of the bloom after water samples showed evidence of the possible contamination March 21.
update: Health ALERT issued for Lake SUE b/c of the presence of blue-green algae. Site visit & sample taken on March 21 by FDEP.
— GOHealthyOrange (@DohOrange) March 28, 2022
Exercise caution in & around Lake SUE Residents & pets should not drink, swim, wade, use personal watercraft @OrangeCoFL @citybeautiful @WinterParkFla
Because blooms have the potential to produce toxins, health officials advise people to take the following precautions:
- Do not drink, swim, wade, or boat in waters where there is a visible bloom.
- Avoid getting water in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Keep pets and livestock away from waters where there is a bloom.
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Blue-green algae is a common occurrence in freshwater environments throughout Florida and can appear year-round.
More information about Florida’s water quality status and public health notifications can be found here.
To report an algae bloom, contact FDEP at 855-305-3903 or online.
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