As of Apr 28, the advisory has been lifted at Elk Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
The blue-green algae advisory is now lifted for Elk Lake, located in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Water samples collected indicated a “below detection limit” result for cyanotoxins. The extended absence of blue-green scum combined with test results are good indicators that the bloom is over.
Park users are reminded to watch for the distinctive blue-green sheen that can appear on the lake surface at any time. These blue-green algae are known toxin producers. Ingesting water containing the blue-green algae may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans, and can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.
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