Lahontan Reservoir located within Lahontan State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Danger Advisory after recent water test results showed a suspected alga bloom, according to Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The test results detected toxins above the recreational threshold elevating the advisory from HAB Watch to HAB Danger. The toxic algae can cause serious health issues for humans and animals. If you see water that looks discolored or smells bad, stay away.
For a full list of HAB sites in Nevada, go here.
Learn more about HABs by visiting the NDEP page here.
