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Bookmark or Share- Lake swimming beach bacteria and temperature - King CountyPoop or toxic algae can make people sick from swimming or playing in the water. The bacteria we test for is a harmless type of bacteria found in the poop of all warm-blooded animals like people, dogs, cows, geese, and ducks.
- Summary & Recommendations• Stay alert for toxic algae blooms in Lake Dolloff – increase people’s awareness of toxic algae, and their ability to identify which algae are potentially toxic. Any potentially toxic blooms should be reported to the King County Lake Stewardship Program and sampled for toxin analysis.
- Swim safety - King County, WashingtonToxic algae in King County Lakes: Due to toxic algae blooms, Public Health recommends that humans and pets stay away from the water in King County lakes where algae is visible. Follow all posted guidance at parks at beaches.
- Aquatic Toxicology - King County, WashingtonSome algal blooms make toxins that can kill fish, mammals (like seals and dogs) and birds, and can cause people to get sick or even die in serious cases. When an algal bloom causes problems like these, it is called a harmful algal bloom (HAB). Our tests measure how safe lakes and ponds are for swimming and fishing. Marine phytoplankton monitoring
- Algae and water quality - King County, WashingtonSometimes bluegreen algae blooms produce toxins that could be harmful to people, pets, and wildlife. If your lake's water looks like pea soup or has an offensive smell, it is probably undergoing an algal bloom. Lakeside residents and visitors should consider taking these steps:
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