Clear Lake Water Testing Results for August 4, 2020

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Clear Lake Water Testing Results for August 4, 2020

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Testing Results for August 4, 2020

Preliminary Cyanotoxin Testing Results for August 4, 2020 sampling event: We are recommending LPTNT (Lakeport 1st street), BP (Buckingham Point), CLOAKS01 (Clearlake Oaks), KEYS03 (Western side of Clearlake Keys), SHADY01 (Shady Acreas/Cache Creek), CL-3 (Center of Lower Arm), CL-4 (Center of Oaks Arm) have at least CAUTION signage, based on site conditions and/or in-house (preliminary) Abraxis testing results which show microcystin levels above 10 ug/L. Lab results will be available by early next week and will be posted and signage updated as appropriate. All other advisories remain in place from the previous sampling event of 7/21/20 because of site conditions, in-house preliminary testing, and signage protocols:

LC01 DANGER
CLOAKS01 DANGER
ELEM01 DANGER
RED01 WARNING
SBMMEL01 WARNING
SHADY01 WARNING
AP01 WARNING
JB WARNING
BP CAUTION
CLV7 CAUTION

Please note that conditions can change between sampling events and avoid areas with blooms and practice safe recreating for you, your loved ones and your pets in the lake.

If you are experiencing any symptoms or illness after being exposed to the lake, contact your physician and also report your illness (check yes for human or animal illness on this online form) at: https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/do/bloomreport.html

Newly released from CA Department of Public Health: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Information for Physicians: https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/…/hab_phy ... de_may2020

To see water quality and HAB advisories on other waterbodies in CA: https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/…/whe…/fr ... vents.html

Keeping your pets safe from HABs: https://oehha.ca.gov/…/fact-sheet/dogow ... et2018.pdf
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