Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Jesup in Seminole County
Updated: 12:15 PM EDT Aug 3, 2021
Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Jesup in Seminole County
Updated: 12:15 PM EDT Aug 3, 2021
JASON: THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN SEMINOLE COUNTY IS REPORTING HARMFUL BLUE-GREEN ALGAE TOXINS IN LAKE JESUP. THEY SAY THE ALGAE WAS FOUND IN A WATER SAMPLE TAKEN ON JULY8. 2 HEALTH LEADERS REPORT IT IS BEST NOT TO DRINK, SWIM IN, OR USE ANY KIND OF WATERCRAFTS ON THE LAKE WHEN THERE IS A VISIBLE BLOOM. IF YOU DO GO IN THE WATER MAKE SURE YOU CLEAN YOUR CLOTHES AND SKIN THOROUGHLY TO GET RID
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Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Jesup in Seminole County
Updated: 12:15 PM EDT Aug 3, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is reporting harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup.They say the algae was found in a water sample taken on July 28.Health leaders say it's best to not drink, swim or use any kind of watercraft on the lake when there is a visible bloom.If you do go in the water, make sure you clean your clothes and skin thoroughly to get rid of any leftover algae.
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. —
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is reporting harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup.
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They say the algae was found in a water sample taken on July 28.
Health leaders say it's best to not drink, swim or use any kind of watercraft on the lake when there is a visible bloom.
If you do go in the water, make sure you clean your clothes and skin thoroughly to get rid of any leftover algae.