People in Gardnerville are encouraged to avoid making contact with the water at Mountain View Pond due to an algae bloom.

Nevada State Parks has placed Washoe Lake under a Harmful Algal Bloom Watch Advisory due to possible Harmful Algae Bloom.

Harmful algal blooms can produce toxins that pose risks to humans, pets, livestock, and wildlife.

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

Officials also say if you see water that looks discolored or smells bad, stay away.

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.