TULSA – Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, say recent tests indicate that the blue-green algae warnings at Lake Texoma must remain in effect. The latest results received today indicate the continuing presence of harmful algae at levels high enough to warrant the warnings. The warning level means that harmful algae is present, the water is considered to have adverse health effects, and that contact with water is prohibited.
– Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, say recent tests indicate that the blue-green algae warnings at Lake Texoma must remain in effect. The latest results received today indicate the continuing presence of harmful algae at levels high enough to warrant the warnings. The warning level means that harmful algae is present, the water is considered to have adverse health effects, and that contact with water is prohibited.
Campgrounds remain open, and there are no restrictions on fishing or boating.
Samples will be collected again by mid-December and test results will be posted as they become available.
Updates from sampling at other Tulsa District lakes will also be posted as they become available.
For the latest advisories and warnings visit the Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District website, http://www.swt.usace.army.mil or our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/usacetulsa.
The attached matrix provides current levels of postings for blue-green algae at Tulsa District lakes.
Note: Current as of November 11, 2011
Sign Lake Area Posting Remarks
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CLOSED
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Waurika
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Chisholm Trail Swim Beach
Kiowa Swim Beach
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Closed
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Contact with water prohibited.
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Waurika
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All areas not under closure
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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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Lake Texoma
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All Areas
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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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Eufaula
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All areas
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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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Release no. 11-091