Advisory Issued For Hayden Lake

A health advisory was issued today for Hayden Lake by the Panhandle Health District (PHD) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Water samples confirmed the presence of the blue-green algae Anabaena sp. This species can produce potentially dangerous toxins. This algal bloom was identified in the northern end of the lake. Public health officials are asking people to evaluate the water conditions before recreating in or near the lake. In areas where water is an uncharacteristic green color or areas with thick, green mats along shorelines, take extra precaution/ Melanie Collett , Panhandle Health District. More here.