Austin's Watershed Protection Department urges people to keep dogs away from possibly toxic blue-green algae in Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.
The detection of blue-green algae, otherwise known as cyanobacteria, is not a newfound phenomenon. Toxic algae blooms have been found on Lady Bird Lake every year since 2019, when several dogs died or fell ill after encountering them. But experts continue to uncover details about the algae’s presence in Austin waterbodies.
Not all cyanobacteria produce toxins, but it can be difficult to differentiate the varying types of algae present in a given area, Bellinger said. That's why the cityGenerally, Bellinger says cyanobacteria thrive on a steady supply of nutrients, particularly phosphorous. They also require ample doses of sunlight and elevated water temperatures.
The department is entering year three of a pilot water treatment program. One of the central strategies is cutting availability of phosphorus as a way to decrease the presence of blue-green algae.
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