Nancy Gaarder
Flatwater Free Press
Bosley was a giant of a dog – a cross between a mastiff and a Rottweiler.
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Learn about water tests
How do I find Nebraska test results?
Testing occurs weekly from May through September. To see a list of lakes that are tested, the results and to sign up for an alert, visit NDEE Beach Watch https://deq-iis.ne.gov/zs/bw/.
What should I do if a lake tests high?
Avoid contact with the water, but especially keep pets and children out of the water.
Be aware that skiing or tubing could expose you to airborne particles.
If your pet goes into the water, wash them off as soon as possible so that they don’t lick the toxins on their coats.
What does an outbreak look like?
Toxic cyanobacteria can be present without being obvious. However, a major outbreak is visually unappealing and can be smelly. A bloom of toxic algae usually forms a thick green scum on the surface of the water, similar to John Deere green paint in color and consistency. As the bloom ages and cells begin to die, the bloom can turn a light blue or even whitish in color.
Because many public and private lakes aren’t monitored and because toxic cyanobacteria can be in one part of a lake, but not another, people are encouraged to learn the signs of an outbreak.
Sources: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and U.S. Geological Survey
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