From USA TODAY Network and wire reports Alabama Montgomery: Alabama public health officials are warning people to avoid eating any fish from some state waterways because of contamination. The state Department of Public Health issued its latest fish consumption advisories this month. They are based on nearly 500 samples of specific fish species taken during the fall of 2020 from 41 bodies of water, health officials said. Restrictions on consumption are broken down by waterbody and presented as the safe number of meals of a species that can be eaten in a given period of time. In some locations, people are advised to avoid all fish. Mercury is often cited as the fish contaminant of concern.
Health officials warn about toxic algae blooms in Utah Lake July 20, 2021 GMT PROVO, Utah (AP) Health officials have warned that algae blooms are turning up in Utah Lake that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. The Utah County Health Department warned Friday that samples taken from the lake water on July 13 show that cyanobacteria cell counts have reached a dangerous level, The Daily Herald reported Monday. The warning came days after officials issued a similar advisory for American Fork Beach. Utah Lake marinas will remain open for boat traffic but water recreation “should be avoided” at the American Fork Marina, Lincoln Beach and within the Provo Bay, according to county health officials.
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Harmful algal bloom warnings issued for portions of Utah Lake Utah Department Of Environmental Quality. File Photo: An algal bloom at Utah Lake and last updated 2021-07-12 18:12:06-04 UTAH LAKE â The Utah County Health Department has issued a harmful algal bloom (HAB) warning for a few areas of Utah Lake. The department announced Monday afternoon that American Fork Marina, Lindon Marina, and Lincoln Beach had reached warning levels of algal blooms. The marinas are still open for personal watercraft access, but the health department warns that water recreation in the Lincoln Beach area should be avoided. Algae occurs naturally in bodies of water, but large amonts of cyanobacteria can create HABs especially in the summer.