News release: San Luis Reservoir algal bloom at warning level: public urged to avoid water contact
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is urging the public to avoid contact with water at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County until further notice due to blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Boating is allowed, but swimming and other water-contact recreation and sporting activities are not considered safe due to potential adverse health effects. For more information on warning level advisories, go to Harmful Algal Bloom website under Advisory Signs.
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