LDH Asks Residents, Visitors to Avoid Areas of Henderson Lake Where Harmful Algae Bloom Has Been Observed

Louisiana residents warned to avoid Henderson Lake as blue-green algae bloom is detected

The Louisiana Department of Health advises avoiding Henderson Lake areas in St. Martin Parish due to a confirmed blue-green algae bloom, which can produce harmful toxins affecting humans and animals. Residents and visitors should avoid contact with visible blooms and keep pets away to stay safe.

Potentially harmful algae bloom found in Henderson Lake

The Louisiana Department of Health is urging residents and visitors to avoid areas of Henderson Lake where a cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, bloom has been observed.

LDH asks residents, visitors to avoid areas of Henderson Lake where harmful algae bloom has been observed

HENDERSON — The Louisiana Department of Health has asked residents and visitors to avoid areas of Henderson Lake where a blue-green algae bloom that produces harmful toxins has been observed. The cyanobacteria bloom has been confirmed by satellite imagery. While some algae is harmless, certain types of cyanobacteria can produce toxins that are harmful to people and animals. Testing is required to determine whether toxins are present, LDH said Th…

LDH urges residents to avoid areas with algal blooms in Henderson Lake, other waterways across Louisiana

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LDH Is Telling People to Stay Out of Parts of Henderson Lake

LDH is warning people to avoid contact with parts of Henderson Lake after satellite imagery confirmed a blue-green algae bloom that can produce harmful toxins. Continue reading…