ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is notifying residents of blue-green algae found in Raccoon Lake, near the boat ramp.
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Officials learned of the contamination after a water sample of the lake was taken on Tuesday.
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Health officials urge residents to be mindful around this area because blooms have the potential to produce toxins.
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They advise people to take the following precautions:
- Do not drink, swim, wade or boat in waters with a visible bloom.
- Avoid getting water in your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Keep pets and livestock away from the waters where there is a bloom.
- Don’t eat shellfish from this location.
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See a map of the location below:
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