Health advisory lifted for Henrys Lake in Island Park
Published atThe following is a news release from Eastern Idaho Public Health.
ISLAND PARK — Eastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have lifted a health advisory for Henrys Lake and Island Park Reservoir. After two consecutive weeks of sampling at common access areas, DEQ confirmed that blue-green algae levels have fallen below concentrations of concern.
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The public should avoid any isolated areas of algae, which may look like floating white-gray-blue paint, and should contact DEQ at (208) 528-2650 to report any areas of concern.
For questions about blue-green algae, contact Andy Olson, DEQ water quality analyst, at (208) 528-2650.