Tests show algae producing toxins in Highland Lakes

  • Samples of algae from lakes LBJ, Buchanan, Marble Falls, Travis and Inks showed the presence of cyanotoxins that are dangeous to animals and people. Contributed
    Samples of algae from lakes LBJ, Buchanan, Marble Falls, Travis and Inks showed the presence of cyanotoxins that are dangeous to animals and people. Contributed
Highland Lakes residents are being strongly urged not to let their dogs play near or ingest algae in any of the lakes controlled by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Test results received back Tuesday, March 23, from samples of blue-green algae taken on March 16-17 from five Highland Lakes — Buchanan, Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls and Travis — detected the presence of cyanotoxins in the samples from…

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