LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory Tuesday for Fern Ridge Reservoir due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom. The lake is in Lane County.
“The decision to issue the advisory is based on a report of a toxigenic bloom from a partner agency,” OHSA stated. “Results of testing in the days to come will either confirm the advisory or allow us to lift.”
People should avoid swimming and high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, in areas of the reservoir where blooms are present, as the major route of exposure is ingestion of water. Toxins are not absorbed through the skin. However, those with skin sensitivities may get a puffy red rash…