Algae Blooms

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Please call the Health Department immediately if you suspect an algae bloom. There are many lakes that bloom each year. Environmental Health monitors levels of cyanobacterium, particularly anatoxin-a and microcystins, with on-going sampling at the King County Environmental Lab.

Anatoxin-a produces a potent toxin that affects the nervous system, while mycrocystins target the liver. These toxins can also affect pets so please be careful when a suspected bloom is observed. 

If you are unable to contact the Health Department immediately, please report the bloom to the Washington State Toxic Algae program.
  1. Goldendale Office


  2. White Salmon Office


Pond Scum & Algal Blooms Examples

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