Smith Mountain Lake Algae Bloom Map

Smith Mountain Lake Algae Bloom Map. Smith Mountain lake takes action after 2023 algae blooms, new findings We are a volunteer-led organization that relies on memberships, donations. Some harmful algae, called cyanobacteria, can cause skin rash and gastrointestinal illnesses, such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

A status report containing the advisory area may be viewed at Smith Mountain Lake - Blackwater River Limited observations and sampling over the past six years have revealed spot blooms, but these did not last long enough to be verified through sampling and analysis by the Virginia Department of Environmental.

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A Harmful Algal Bloom Swimming Advisory was issued on June 6 for parts of the lake Lauren Helkowski , Digital Content Producer Published: June 15, 2023 at 11:01 AM Updated: June 15, 2023 at 5:57 PM Investigations at three locations on the Blackwater River arm of Smith Mountain Lake (Kemp Ford, Virginia Key, and Anthony Ford Landing) collected 6/1/2023 have unsafe levels of algae and is under a We are a volunteer-led organization that relies on memberships, donations.

Smith Mountain Lake Association Harmful Algal Blooms. Click on a number on the map regions to see water quality readings for specific areas of the lake. In an effort to centralize updates on important and relevant information related to the HAB situation at Smith Mountain Lake, the Smith Mountain Lake Association has established an online HAB Resource Center.

Smith Mountain Lake Community gathers for townhall on harmful algal bloom advisory. Leaders discuss updates on the algae bloom swimming advisory. Some harmful algae, called cyanobacteria, can cause skin rash and gastrointestinal illnesses, such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea