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Cyanobacteria warning issued for Kitsap Lake due to potentially toxic cyanobacteria

  • katiebaker9
  • 3 days ago
  • 2 min read

Cyanobacteria can make people and animals sick. Avoid all contact with the lake water.


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A cyanobacteria warning has been issued for Kitsap Lake. Avoid all contact with the water in Kitsap Lake due to potentially toxic cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.  

There are many different types of cyanobacteria and not all blooms are toxic. The cyanobacteria in Kitsap Lake are known to produce toxins.


Because cyanobacteria can make people sick and can kill animals please:


  • Avoid all contact with the lake water until further notice. This means no swimming, wading, or types of water play where water could be swallowed or get into your mouth, nose or eyes. 


  • Avoid drinking lake water. If you use lake water for drinking water, use bottled water until further notice.


  • Keep pets and livestock out of the lake.


  • Avoid eating fish caught during the cyanobacteria bloom.


  • Rinse boats and trailers thoroughly before going to another lake. 


No illnesses have been reported to Kitsap Public Health at this time.


Warning signs will be posted at public access areas around the lake. We will continue to monitor for cyanobacteria and post updates as conditions change. 


Park visitors are encouraged to sign up to receive swimming beach advisories via email or text, and follow the Health District on Facebook and X for updates.

REPORT HEALTH CONCERNS


If you live near a lake or visit lakes, please watch for cyanobacteria blooms. Blooms can make a lake look green and cloudy. Green, blue, or white scum, foam, or matting may form on the water’s surface, and may look like paint floating on the water.


Contact the Health District at 360-728-2235 if you see a bloom or notice any of the following: 


  • Large numbers of dead fish

  • Sudden or unexplained sickness or death of an animal that has just drank or swam in lake water.

  • If someone enters the water and experiences skin rash, dizziness or weakness, respiratory allergy, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. 

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