The Lenawee County Health Department said on June 27 that it has been notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of a suspected harmful algal bloom, also known as blue-green algae or cyanobacteria, at Devils Lake.
On June 25, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy received a report of a possible algal bloom along the northeast shoreline of Devils Lake, approximately one-half mile south of U S. 223. A preliminary review of submitted photographs suggests the presence of a bloom.
Harmful algal blooms can pose health risks to both people and animals. The health department advises residents and visitors to avoid contact with water that appears discolored, has surface scum, or emits a foul odor. Clear areas of the waterbody may still be safe for recreational use; however, individuals should avoid any areas where the bloom is visible for as long as it persists…