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Wendi Jackson

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Volusia County, FL—The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County has lifted the health alert issued on July 5 for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Bonita Lake in DeBary. Follow-up water samples taken by the Department of Environmental Protection did not detect algal toxins, indicating the public may resume water-related activities in Bonita Lake.

Pioneer Lake and Lake Louise in Deltona are still under alerts.

It is important that the public exercise caution and good judgement. Blue-green algae blooms can move around or subside and then reappear when conditions are favorable again. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid contact with the water if blooms are observed. The latest sample results can be viewed on ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov.

Report symptoms from exposure to a harmful algal bloom or any aquatic toxin to the Florida Poison Information Center. Call 1-800-222-1222 to speak to a poison specialist.

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