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BISMARCK - Lake Darling in Renville County, Devils Lake in Ramsey and Benson counties and Lake Brekken in McLean County are among water bodies for which the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has issued harmful algal bloom advisories.
Harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs or blue-green algae, can develop quickly during warm, sunny weather. Some blooms produce cyanotoxins, which may affect people, pets and livestock if the water is swallowed or contacted. Water suspected of containing blue-green algae should be avoided. If contact occurs, rinse off with fresh water as soon as possible.
As of Thursday, July 16, following North Dakota water bodies have active HAB advisories:
- Devils Lake, Ramsey and Benson counties, posted July 16.
- Lake Brekken, McLean County, posted July 16.
- Lake Darling, Renville County, posted June 29.
Warnings have been issued for:
- Bowman-Haley Dam, Bowman County, posted June 29.
- South Golden Lake, Steele County, posted June 29.
- Warsing Dam, Eddy County, posted July 1.
The Department of Environmental Quality will continue monitoring these water bodies and update their status based on observations and sampling results. Report suspected blooms at 701-328-5210.