LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Lake Mead officials are warning visitors in the Government Wash area about dangerous conditions because of poisons produced by blue-green algae.
The toxic Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) was initially reported on March 13. It’s the first of the season in Southern Nevada, and it arrived as warmer temperatures arrived in the region.
Officials advise keeping pets leashed and away from the water, noting that children and pets are at higher risk if contaminated water is swallowed. Toxins in the water can be harmful to the liver…