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Residents Urged to Avoid Contact with Lake Audubon and Lake Thoreau
Posted by: Ludwig ()
Date: September 15, 2018 10:02AM

Residents Urged to Avoid Contact with Lake Audubon and Lake Thoreau
by Fatimah Waseem September 14, 2018 at 2:30 pm

A harmful algae bloom spotted on Lake Audubon a little over a week ago remains on the lake. The bloom, called Microcystis, was can produce toxins that are lethal for livestock, fish, and people. Some toxins have been linked to liver cancer.

The Environmental Protection Agency says Microcystis is a common form of algae that is “almost always toxic.” It resembles a green, thick, paint-like material and tends to gather along shores.

As the algae bloom continues, Reston Association is advising all residents to avoid contact with the water. Pets should not swim in or drink from the water.

In a statement, RA said consultants have indicated a drop in the temperature of the water will help get rid of the bloom.

Also, purple and green clumps floating on the surface of Lake Thoreau were identified as Plankothrix algae, which can also produce toxins. Residents should also avoid contact with that water.

Thus far, no toxicity tests have been conducted by RA.

https://www.restonnow.com/2018/09/14/residents-urged-to-avoid-contact-with-lake-audubon-and-lake-thoreau/


Don't go near the water.............

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Re: Residents Urged to Avoid Contact with Lake Audubon and Lake Thoreau
Posted by: Emergency Broadcast System ()
Date: September 16, 2018 10:45AM

bump

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Re: Residents Urged to Avoid Contact with Lake Audubon and Lake Thoreau
Posted by: Ms Vendal ()
Date: September 16, 2018 11:07AM

Wow that will fuck the Reston Triathlon - I swam that in 2012.

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Re: Residents Urged to Avoid Contact with Lake Audubon and Lake Thoreau
Posted by: missing ()
Date: September 16, 2018 11:10AM

meh never mind already happened this year.

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Re: Residents Urged to Avoid Contact with Lake Audubon and Lake Thoreau
Posted by: Holy Rollers Batman ()
Date: September 25, 2018 01:27PM

Holy algea blooms!!

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