Toxic Algal Bloom At Juanita Beach In City Of Kirkland

Press release from the City of Kirkland:

June 17, 2020

KIRKLAND, Wash. – This afternoon Public Health – Seattle & King County informed the City of Kirkland that a toxic algal bloom is occurring at Juanita Beach.

People and pets should not swim at the beach, drink lake water, or engage in other water-contact activities at Juanita Beach. Signs have been posted at the beach informing the public of the situation. Community members should call their doctor or veterinarian if people or animals have sudden or unexplained sickness or signs of poisoning.

These restrictions will be in place until there are two consecutive weeks with low algal toxins.For more information email lakes@kingcounty.gov, call 206-477-4800 or visit www.nwtoxicalgae.org.

This press release was produced by the City of Kirkland. The views expressed here are the author’s own.