Lake Lawrence Algae Bloom Advisory Issued

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  Thurston County Public Health & Social Services issued a health advisory for Lake Lawrence“Toxic Algae Health Advisory in Effect for Lake Lawrence Toxic levels are above the threshold for health concern. OLYMPIA – Thurston County Public Health & Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom in Lake Lawrence.”
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  The health advisory was issued on July 24, 2026“Health Advisory in Effect for Lake Lawrence: Toxic Algae July 24, 2026”
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  Lab tests detected Microcystin toxin levels at 9.7 µg/L“Lab results from a sample taken from Lake Lawrence on July 21, 2026, detected Microcystin toxin levels at 9.7 µg/L, which is ABOVE the state recreation guideline of 8.0 µg/L.”
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  The detected Microcystin toxin levels exceed the state recreation guideline of 8.0 µg/L“Lab results from a sample taken from Lake Lawrence on July 21, 2026, detected Microcystin toxin levels at 9.7 µg/L, which is ABOVE the state recreation guideline of 8.0 µg/L.”
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  The advisory warns residents to avoid contact with the lake water“Avoid contact with water containing algae.”
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  The advisory warns residents to avoid swimming in areas with visible algae“Avoid swimming, wading, windsurfing, and water-skiing in waterbodies where algae blooms are present.”
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  The advisory warns residents to avoid boating in areas with visible algae“Avoid areas of scum when boating.”
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  The advisory warns pets and livestock to stay away from the water“Keep pets and livestock away from where algae blooms are present.”
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  Health officials will continue weekly sampling until two consecutive tests show toxin levels below the guideline“Staff will continue to collect weekly samples until they receive two consecutive weeks of samples with microcystin levels below state recreational guidelines.”
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  Residents can check for updates on Thurston County's lake alerts webpage“For more information about toxic algae blooms and health risks, and to see all Thurston County Algae Alerts, visit: www.thurstoncountywa.gov/lake-alerts”
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  Thurston County's lake alerts webpage is located at www.thurstoncountywa.gov/lake-alerts“For more information about toxic algae blooms and health risks, and to see all Thurston County Algae Alerts, visit: www.thurstoncountywa.gov/lake-alerts”