Colorado health officials warn about toxic algae blooms as 4 water . . . DENVER – State health officials are asking Coloradans to be aware of toxic, blue-green algae when recreating in reservoirs and lakes this summer as the warmer weather is producing blooms that could be harmful to people and their pets
Toxic algae - Department of Public Health Environment What problems do toxic algae cause for drinking water systems? Toxic algae are made up of cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, and in drinking water sources, can cause the water to taste or smell bad
These Colorado Lakes Are Unsafe Due to Toxic Algae From blue lakes at over 10,000 feet to reservoirs just outside of Denver, you are never far away from a fun day near the water Not every lake in Colorado is 100% safe for both fishing and fun on the water Some are polluted—not by factories, but by microcystin (toxic algae), iron, selenium, and arsenic These elements come from a mix of
What You Need to Know About Blue-Green Algae Blooms Blue-green algae blooms look like thick pea soup or spilled paint, floating on the surface of water It’s most often a blue-green color, but it can be gold, brown, or reddish, as well The state health department tests different lakes and reservoirs every year, and many individual municipalities test their own waters, but the general rule of
Deadly algae found on multiple waters around Colorado, including . . . It's peak time to spot dangerous blue-green algae in Colorado and multiple lakes and reservoirs are currently reporting the presence of potentially deadly toxins Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produces toxins that can be harmful to people, animals, and the environment
Update: Six Colorado lakes test positive for blue-green algae Update Sunday 10 p m : Three more lakes in Colorado have tested positive for blue-green algae: Wonderland Lake, Thunderbird Lake in Boulder; Quincy Reservoir in Aurora; Sloan’s Lake in Denver