SRHD Alerts on Medical Lake HAB

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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 showed toxic cyanobacteria levels at West Medical Lake“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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  SRHD advises against all recreation at the lake 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 alert cites potential health risks including rashes“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 alert cites potential health risks including diarrhea“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 alert cites potential health risks including liver 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 alert will remain in place until testing confirms toxin levels are safe“Signage at the lake will be updated once toxicity levels are within acceptable limits.”
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  Weekly monitoring of toxin levels will continue“Water quality monitoring and testing will continue each week to confirm a HAB is still present.”
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  Signs at the lake will be updated once levels are acceptable“Signage at the lake will be updated once toxicity levels are within acceptable limits.”
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  Residents are urged to avoid stagnant water“Avoid water that is stagnant, has dead fish or other aquatic animals in it, or contains large amounts of algae.”
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  Residents are urged to avoid dead fishNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents are urged to avoid algae-heavy areas“Avoid water that is stagnant, has dead fish or other aquatic animals in it, or contains large amounts of algae.”
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  Residents are urged to report suspected blooms via the Washington State Toxic Algae website“If somebody suspects water contains harmful algae, they are encouraged to visit the Washington State Toxic Algae website for directions on how to report it.”