Lower Otay Reservoir: Algae bloom prompts water contact advisory in effect
An algae bloom prompted city officials to post caution signs at its Lower Otay Reservoir. The City of San Diego advises the public to not expose their skin to the water while the cautionary alert is in effect. However, the algae bloom does not impact the safety or quality of the City’s drinking water, officials said. The water is treated using several processes prior to being delivered to homes and businesses, according to the City. Local biologists found out the water at Lower Otay Reservoir tested positive for Cyanobacteria, also known as “blue-green algae.”
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