TULSA – Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, say that a blue-green algae advisory is in effect for all areas of Eufaula, Keystone, Skiatook, Tenkiller, and Fort Gibson lakes that are not already under warning or closure. During an advisory, water contact is discouraged. Several cases of illness possibly related to blue-green algae exposure have been reported at the Tulsa District lakes with confirmed algae presence; some of the exposures were in areas where water sampling has not been performed.
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, say thata blue-green algae advisory is in effect for all areas of Eufaula, Keystone, Skiatook, Tenkiller, and Fort Gibson lakes that are not already under warning or closure. During an advisory, water contact is . Several cases of illness possibly related to blue-green algae exposure have been reported at the Tulsa District lakes with confirmed algae presence; some of the exposures were in areas where water sampling has not been performed.
"Public safety is our number one priority," said Col. Michael Teague, Tulsa District commander. "We are closing or prohibiting water contact in areas with high levels of blue-green algae and discouraging water contact in all other areas of the affected lakes."
If you choose to enter the water despite the advisories, take the following precautions:
1. Do not drink untreated water.
2. Do not swim, water ski, wade, or boat in areas where the water is discolored or where you see foam, scum, or mats of algae on the water.
3. If you swim or wade in water that may have blue-green algae present – rinse off with fresh water (and soap if it is available). This is also an effective method of reducing skin exposure for your pets.
4. Do not let pets or livestock swim or drink where the water is discolored or where you see foam, scum, or mats of algae on the water.
5. Respect all water body and beach closures.
If a potential algae bloom is spotted, avoid that area and report it to the local project office. If you or your pet experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, eye irritation, respiratory symptoms or other unexplained illness, call your doctor or veterinarian. . If you suspect you may have illnesses related to exposure to blue-green algae you can report your exposure to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Epidemiology Division at 1-405-271-4060.
Note: Updates (as of August 18, 2011) are in blue
Sign Lake Area Findings Remarks
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CLOSED
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Fort Gibson
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Taylor Ferry Swim Beach
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Closed
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Beach closed. Contact with water prohibited.
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Eufaula
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Porum Landing Swim Beach
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Closed
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Beach closed. Contact with water prohibited.
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Keystone
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Old Mannford
Old Hwy 51
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Closed
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Contact with water prohibited.
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Skiatook
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Twin Points Swim Beach
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Closed
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Beach closed. Contact with water prohibited.
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Eufaula
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Porum Landing
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Recreation area open, but do not go in the water. Contact with water prohibited.
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Keystone
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Feyodi Park
Appalachia Bay
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Considered to have adverse health effects.
Due to test result levels, contact with water prohibited.
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Tenkiller
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Burnt Cabin
Petit Bay
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Considered to have adverse health effects.
Due to test result levels, contact with water prohibited.
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Fort Gibson
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All areas not in a warning or closure
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sighting.
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Eufaula
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All areas not in a warning or closure
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sightings.
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Keystone
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All areas not in a warning or closure
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sightings.
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Tenkiller
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All areas not in a warning
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sightings.
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Skiatook
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All areas not in a warning or closure
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sightings.
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