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Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Lifted Near Lake Alma

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 a stream by Waterfall Trail East of Lake Alma (coordinates 35.507114, -94.216947) in Crawford 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/.

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