Algae blooms happen when water levels are lower, there are higher levels of nutrients like phosphorus, and the water doesn’t circulate well. 

Algae blooms happen when water levels are lower, there are higher levels of nutrients like phosphorus, and the water doesn’t circulate well. 

High levels of cyanobacteria have cause the Division of Environmental Protection to raise the HAB Advisory to an HAB Warning for the Lahontan Reservoir.

People and pets should avoid direct contact with the water for the next two months until the algae bloom clears up. 

Recently, there has been a growing concern about harmful algal blooms in a number of local lakes and ponds.