

Call your doctor or veterinarian if you or your pet get sick after going into the water.įor questions, go to mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs or contact DWR Public Affairs at 91 People should rinse themselves or their pets with clean water if they think they have contacted blue-green algae. Dogs can become ill if they eat scum or mats in the water or on the shore, drink the water, or lick their fur after going in the water.

During waterskiing and jetskiing, the toxins can become airborne and be inhaled.Īlgal toxins can cause rashes, eye, nose, mouth or throat irritation, headache, and gastrointestinal upset. People can be exposed to the toxins during swimming and when they accidentally swallow lake water.

Algal blooms can be harmful when the blue-green algae produce toxins that might harm people and pets. Redline Items not included for additional sales.įree Recycled Bag with $100.00 purchase Danger Advisoryīlue-green algae (cyanobacteria) naturally occur in Pyramid Lake and can grow rapidly to become an algal bloom.
