State warns to use commonsense as water activities increase
2018-06-22 - Madison County, KY - Photo from Kentucky Cabinet for Environment & Energy
A HAB on Lake Reba in Richmond, KY in 2016. Holiday water recreation tips have been issued from Public Health, Division of Water. DOW and DPH recommend avoiding areas with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Blue-green algae occur naturally in the environment and are a vital part of the ecosystem. HABs arise when there are excess nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), sunny conditions, warm temperatures and low-flow or low-water conditions. But the state agency says, "By using common sense, your risks of experiencing water-derived health issues can be greatly decreased." Comments | Permalink
2018-06-22 - Madison County, KY - Photo from Kentucky Cabinet for Environment & Energy
A HAB on Lake Reba in Richmond, KY in 2016. Holiday water recreation tips have been issued from Public Health, Division of Water. DOW and DPH recommend avoiding areas with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Blue-green algae occur naturally in the environment and are a vital part of the ecosystem. HABs arise when there are excess nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), sunny conditions, warm temperatures and low-flow or low-water conditions. But the state agency says, "By using common sense, your risks of experiencing water-derived health issues can be greatly decreased." Comments | Permalink