Harmful Algae Bloom Alert Issued for West Medical Lake

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  Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) issued a harmful algae bloom (HAB) alert for West Medical Lake“SRHD, issued a harmful algae bloom (HAB) alert for West Medical Lake after test results taken this week revealed potentially harmful toxicity levels for cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.”
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  The HAB alert was issued on August 2, 2026“SRHD Issued a Harmful Algae Bloom Alert for West Medical Lake Aug 02, 2026 blue green algae, cyanobacteria, medical lake”
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  Tests detected potentially harmful cyanobacteria levels“Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), issued a harmful algae bloom (HAB) alert for West Medical Lake after test results taken this week revealed potentially harmful toxicity levels for cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.”
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  The alert advises stopping all recreational activities until further notice“Per Washington State Department of Health’s Recreational Guidelines, SRHD strongly advises that recreation at West Medical Lake stop until further notice.”
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  The algae can cause skin rashes“Symptoms of exposure to algal toxins vary depending on the exposure. Symptoms include rashes, hives, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, and/or wheezing.”
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  The algae can cause respiratory issues“Symptoms of exposure to algal toxins vary depending on the exposure. Symptoms include rashes, hives, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, and/or wheezing. More severe symptoms affecting the liver and nervous system may result from ingestion of water.”
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  The algae can cause more severe symptoms if ingested“More severe symptoms affecting the liver and nervous system may result from ingestion of water.”
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  SRHD monitors water quality weekly“Water quality monitoring and testing will continue each week to confirm a HAB is still present.”
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  SRHD will update signage once toxicity levels are safe“Signage at the lake will be updated once toxicity levels are within acceptable limits.”
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  Residents are encouraged to check the Washington State Toxic Algae website for current status“Testing results can be found on the Washington State Toxic Algae website.”