Cyanobacteria Warning Issued for Panther Lake

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  Kitsap Public Health has issued a cyanobacteria warning for Panther Lake“A cyanobacteria warning has been issued for Panther Lake.”
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  Residents are advised to avoid all contact with the water due to potentially toxic algae blooms“Avoid all contact with the water in Panther Lake due to potentially toxic cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.”
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  The warning includes specific instructions to avoid swimming“Avoid all contact with the lake water until further notice. This means no swimming, wading, or types of water play where water could be swallowed or get into your mouth, nose or eyes.”
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  The warning includes specific instructions to avoid wading“Avoid all contact with the lake water until further notice. This means no swimming, wading, or types of water play where water could be swallowed or get into your mouth, nose or eyes.”
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  The warning includes specific instructions to avoid drinking lake water“Avoid drinking lake water. If you use lake water for drinking water, use bottled water until further notice.”
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  The warning includes specific instructions to keep pets and livestock out of the lake“Keep pets and livestock out of the lake.”
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  The health district states that cyanobacteria can cause illness in humans“Because cyanobacteria can make people sick and can kill animals please:Avoid all contact with the lake water until further notice.”
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  The health district states that cyanobacteria can cause illness in animals“Because cyanobacteria can make people sick and can kill animals please:Avoid all contact with the lake water until further notice.”
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  Symptoms of cyanobacteria include skin rash“If someone enters the water and experiences skin rash, dizziness or weakness, respiratory allergy, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting.”
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  Symptoms of cyanobacteria include dizziness“If someone enters the water and experiences skin rash, dizziness or weakness, respiratory allergy, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting.”
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  Symptoms of cyanobacteria include gastrointestinal issues“If someone enters the water and experiences skin rash, dizziness or weakness, respiratory allergy, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting.”
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  No illnesses have been reported to the health district at this time“No illnesses have been reported to the Health District at this time.”
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  Warning signs will be posted at public access areas“Warning signs will be posted at public access areas around the lake.”
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  Updates will be provided via the health district's website“For updates, sign up for swimming beach advisories, check our website, and follow the Health District on Facebook, Instagram, or X.”
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  Updates will be provided via the health district's social media channels“For updates, sign up for swimming beach advisories, check our website, and follow the Health District on Facebook, Instagram, or X.”