PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 15, 2018
Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory Remains for Chippewa Lake
Chippewa Lake remains under an Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory due to a toxic algal bloom. All persons and pets are warned to avoid all contact with the water. Boating activity is limited to an idle-speed, no-wake basis.
Test results from water samples taken October 9 show algal toxin levels of 19.2 parts per billion. Per Ohio’s Harmful Algal Bloom Response Strategy for Recreational Waters, a Recreational Public Health Advisory is issued when toxin levels reach 6 ppb. It warns vulnerable persons as well as pets to avoid contact with the water. When toxin levels reach 20 ppb, an Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory is issued, warning all persons and pets to avoid all contact with the water. Warnings remain in effect until two consecutive tests taken at least one week apart show levels have dropped below these thresholds.
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