The Brief
- Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes.
- The Department of Environmental Protection is currently taking samples to determine if the algae is toxic.
- Direct contact can cause skin irritation, difficulty breathing, and stomach problems.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes.
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has issued a blue-green algae caution for Lake Crago in Lakeland near the boat ramp, Lake Pierce in Lake Wales, and Lake Hamilton in Dundee.
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