Clark County Public Health issued a danger advisory Wednesday for Vancouver Lake because of elevated toxin levels.
Public Health advises against all recreating at the lake, including swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and boating. People should also keep pets away from the water, the agency said in a news release.
Results from water samples collected Monday showed cyanotoxins above the levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health, the news release states. Public Health found harmful algal blooms at multiple spots across the lake, including at the swim beach.
If water with cyanotoxins is accidentally swallowed, symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, numbness of the lips, tingling in fingers and toes, and dizziness. The toxins can be fatal to pets that drink the water.
