Toxic blue-green algae found near Lind-Coulee boat launch at Potholes

The Grant County Health District (GCHD) has found toxic blue-green algae in the Potholes Reservoir, about a half mile west of the Lind-Coulee boat launch. Algae has also been seen at the Job Corps Dike. Late last week, warning signs were posted near the Pothole’s shorelines.

“We don’t have the ability to survey the whole lake, but we check the public access points,” said Todd Phillips, Environmental Health Specialist. “We need the public’s help in finding algae blooms and keeping people safe.”

The public is asked to alert the GCHD Ephrata office if they see algae in Grant County waters.

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