Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Lifted for Lake Desoto

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted the Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Lake Desoto within Garland County and Saline County based on water samples collected over the past two weeks. Results confirmed the toxin level has dissipated and is now within safe recreational levels.

If you suspect a harmful algal bloom, avoid contact with the water and report it. Contact DEQ at [email protected] or call 501.682.0744. More information can be found on DEQ’s website: https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/water/planning/hab/.

CONTACT:

Melony Martinez, Chief of Communications

501.682.0889 (office)

501.837.2093 (mobile)

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If you are reporting a spill, leak, geohazard event, release of petroleum products, hazardous materials, or gases that requires an immediate emergency response, please call the:

Arkansas Division of Emergency Management
800-322-4012

Then contact the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment:

E&E Emergency Management
501-682-0716

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Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Lifted for Lake Desoto

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