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News Item: 31 cases reported to Utah Poison Control since Utah Lake bloom returned

The Utah Poison Control Center has reported receiving 31 calls since the algal bloom reappeared on Utah Lake last month, according to an update on the lake’s condition from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

About 500 people called poison control last year with concerns about exposure to the algal bloom.

Reminder: Utah Lake still open for boating, but people and pets should beware toxic algae in certain areas

Just Swim With Your Mouth Shut.

News Item: Utah Lake still open for boating, but people and pets should beware toxic algae in certain areas

Health warnings related to a toxic algal bloom on Utah Lake remain in effect this weekend — though residents are getting mixed messages from government officials as to what that means.

Because the health department has not received new data over the past week, Tolman-Hill said they have relied on visual inspections of the lake to determine whether to modify their advisories.