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Swimmers were urged to stay out of the water after a toxic algae advisory was issued for Spanaway Lake on Wednesday by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
Samples collected on Monday indicated that the naturally occurring algae, also known as cyanobacteria, posed health concerns to swimmers and pets.
Toxic algae in Spanaway Lake
Health officials advised beachgoers to avoid swimming, waterskiing, and fishing when the toxic algae is in the water…