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EVMWD, Canyon Lake POA test lake water

The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water Department of Water Resources,
District (EVMWD) and Canyon Lake three levels of advisories have
POA took water samples from Happy been established so visitors can
Camp, Holiday Harbor, Indian Beach be informed about the current wa-
and Sierra Park on Thursday, Aug. 15. ter condition in a particular area.
The test results showed that there were First Level - Caution: A caution
no microcystins or cyanotoxins detected. warning indicates that you can
As with any lake, ocean, or river in swim in the water but you should
the nation, Canyon Lake’s aquatic eco- avoid contact with algae and keep
system cannot be compared to a swim- children away from algae. Do not
ming pool that is treated with chemicals drink the water or use it for cook-
to ensure water quality. If you choose to ing. Do not eat shellfish. Do not
use the lake for swimming, keep in mind allow pets to enter the water.
that natural lake processes occur and Second Level - Warning: A
there may be times that the water quality warning means that you should
for recreation may pose a health risk.
Recently, the State Department of not swim. Stay away from scum
Water Resources began to test state fa- or algae, do not drink or use wa-
cilities for the presence of harmful al- ter for cooking. Do not eat shell-
gae. Prior to 2013, there was no way to fish. Do not allow pets to enter
test for the presence of this naturally oc- the water.
curring algae bloom and it is very likely Third Level - Danger: Stay
that most reservoirs have experienced out of the water including wad-
this. Moreno Beach at nearby Lake Per- ing. Stay away from scum or al-
ris is currently closed due to high-level gae, do not drink or use water for PHOTO BY TIM BOMAN
test results. cooking. Do not eat shellfish. Do
Some general best practices and not allow pets to enter the water.
guidelines, regardless of any elevated Bloom conditions can change Canyon Lake Dam
test, include: rapidly, and wind and waves may
• Do not drink the water and try not to move or concentrate the bloom into dif- from fur. ber, friend, pet, or livestock might
get water in your mouth. ferent regions of the reservoir. The algal • Avoid wading, swimming, or jet or have been poisoned by blue-green
• Do not eat algae or aquatic plants. bloom can accumulate into mats, scum, water skiing in water containing al- algae toxins. Be sure to alert medi-
• Do not let pets enter the water (they or form foam at the surface and along gae blooms, scum, or mats. cal professionals to the possible
are not allowed in the water by regu- the shoreline, and range in color from • Do not drink, cook, or wash dishes contact with blue-green algae. Also,
lation). blue, green, white, or brown. with untreated surface water from make sure to contact the local coun-
• Do not go swimming if you have State guidelines on cyanobacteria and these areas under any circumstanc- ty public health department.
open wounds or cuts. harmful algal blooms recommend the es. Common water purification There are permanent yellow caution
• Shower after using the lake. following precautions be taken in waters techniques such as camping filters, signs around Canyon Lake advising res-
Humans who drink or swim in water impacted by blue-green algae: tablets and boiling do not remove idents to use caution around all forms of
that contains high concentrations of cya- • Do not let pets and livestock drink toxins. algae.
nobacteria or cyanobacterial toxins may the water, swim through algal • Do not eat fish or shellfish from this This information is advisory only and
experience gastroenteritis, skin irrita- blooms, scum, or mats, or lick their water. will be updated if any test results elevate
tion and allergic responses. In conjunc- fur after going in the water. Rinse • Get medical treatment immediately the current levels above the first level of
tion with the State Water Board and the pets in clean water to remove algae if you think that you, a family mem- caution.

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