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Section of Newman Lake infested with algae
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10/1/2008
The Department of Ecology has issued a warning for the Newman Lake Resort, where signs are posted about a toxic blue-green algae bloom that people and pets should avoid.
The DOE warned of swimming near the resort until the infestation dies down. Mike Hepp of Ecology's water quality program in Spokane said: "We think the bloom is going away, but it's important to make absolutely sure before people get back into the water in that part of Newman Lake."
The tainted water from a blue-green algae bloom can make children and adults sick, and even kill pets and livestock.
Although a natural phenomenon, toxic blue-green algae blooms can cause people who are exposed to tainted water to have stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, and possibly nerve and liver damage.
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