Advisory updates and other information to encourage safe recreation

September 1, 2023 Update

Monitoring and Newsletter Continues into September

Advisory information listed below:

NO CURRENT ADVISORY

Battle Ground Lake
Klineline Pond
Round Lake
Vancouver Lake*

There are no current advisories at these lakes. To report a suspected harmful algal bloom or other water quality concern, go here.

*Warning Advisory removed from Vancouver Lake on 8/30/2023 after two consecutive weeks of below threshold toxin results.

WARNING ADVISORY

Lacamas Lake

A WARNING advisory has been issued due to a reported harmful algal bloom that tested for cyanotoxins above recreational guidance at this lake.

Public Health advises against swimming, boating, or using water for drinking or cooking. Keep kids and animals away from water. Do not fish in areas of scum.

Cyanotoxin results can be viewed at the Washington State Toxic Algae website. Advisory will remain in place until toxicity levels are below threshold for 2 consecutive weeks.

Next Sampling Dates

E.coli/bacteria: September 5th
Harmful Algae/Cyanobacteria: September 5th

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More information on harmful algal blooms

Report a Suspected Bloom

Know Before You Go

The Scenic Pond (smaller pond) at Klineline is not monitored for harmful bacteria. 8/25/2023

While enjoying the warm weather in the final weeks of summer, remember that not all water is safe to swim in.

The best places to cool off are designated swim beaches where our team is testing the water for harmful bacteria and checking for toxic algae. Swimming in shallow water that has plants or algae (green or other colored scum) could make you sick.

Water testing and In the Splash Newsletter will continue in September. Stay tuned for more advisory updates in your inbox.

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