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Are recent Lake Lanier algae blooms toxic? Lake Lanier Association is testing to find out
Lake Lanier
Recent heavy rains have brought algae blooms, like this one in Flat Creek, to Lake Lanier. The Lake Lanier Association is testing to find out whether the algae is toxic. (Photo courtesy of Lake Lanier Association)
“This growth is likely due to the amount of nutrients washed into the lake from the heavy storms,” the association said in a newsletter this week. “Additionally, the sunlight and the heavy debris layer impeding water movement have likely made ideal circumstances for growth.”