State water authorities on Thursday raised the warning level about toxic algae at San Luis Reservoir, saying no one should swim there or eat fish caught in the lake. The Department of Water Resources boosted the advisory level at the reservoir from warning to danger after detecting increased levels of...
Toxic Algae a Danger for Swimmers at San Luis Reservoir
San Luis Reservoir is not safe for swimmers because of a big bloom of blue-green algae, state authorities warned Tuesday. People looking to enjoy a day at the Merced County reservoir can safely ride atop the water in boats but must avoid any contact with the water, said the California...