Duck Lake slightly better

From Grays Harbor County Department of Public Services:

Updated lab results for toxic Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) indicate that the Mycrocystin levels in Duck Lake, Ocean Shores have dropped below 6µg/L (micrograms per liter) and Anatoxin-a levels have dropped below 1µg/L .

Toxin levels are still present at lower levels.

Caution signs have been posted in lieu of Warning signs. 

Officials will continue to monitor the status of the bloom and collect additional samples until the bloom has dissipated. Until the collected samples have indicated that the water is safe, officials are advising that the public avoid contact with water containing the algae and to keep pets away from the water.

Because exposure to blue-green algae can cause disease, public health officials continue to recommend:

А            No swimming or wading

А            No water skiing, wind surfing or sail boarding

А            No water contact for animals

А            Precautions against contact with water while boating or fishing

А            Eating fish out of the lake is considered safe as long as organs like liver and kidney, the organs where toxins can build up, are carefully removed and not consumed.