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If you are receiving this email, you have signed up to get email updates on Lake Martha North from Snohomish County Surface Water Management's Lakes program. |
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Lake Martha North had been experiencing a blue-green algae bloom. The lake was screened for algae scum on Wednesday, January 15 by County staff. No scum was present and WARNING signs were removed from the public boat launch.
Please be aware that lake conditions and locations of algae scum can change from day to day. If you see algae scum, please contact the lakes group at lakes@snoco.org and follow the advice on the WARNING sign. It is especially important to avoid areas of algae scum because this is where the toxin levels are the highest
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The WARNING signs advise the following:
- Do not swim in the lake
- Do not drink lake water
- Keep pets away from the lake
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Avoid areas of scum when boating
Toxic algae can cause serious illness in humans who drink or play in affected waters. Pets that drink the water are at particular risk. If you or your pet are exposed to a blue-green algae bloom and have unexplained sickness or signs of poisoning, call your health care provider or veterinarian.
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Algae scum may look like green, blue or white paint floating on the water surface, often along the shoreline. |
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