As the summer heat continues in Utah, harmful algae is becoming more of a problem with several county health departments issuing watches and warnings.
in several bodies of water, which can be especially dangerous to children and animals.
Unlike algal blooms, which are dispersed through the water, mats grow on the bottom and then wash to the shore in clumps. Utah scientists are still learning about algal mats since they were first discovered in the state in 2020, Bonner said. The recent discovery of the mats in the pond at Liberty Park marks the first them they've been found in the Salt Lake City area.earlier this month. However, tests are still pending and veterinarians suspect other possible causes of death.in southern Utah, prompting these guidelines from the Division of Water Quality for the area:Do not drink water or get it in your mouth.
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