Harmful algal bloom advisory issued at southwest Idaho reservoirs

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 23, 2026

Words: 544

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare issued a health advisory for harmful algal blooms for the Grasmere Reservoir and the CJ Strike Reservoir’s Bruneau Arm.

Recent reservoir samples showed high levels of cyanobacteria that produce cyanotoxins that can harm people, pets and livestock, the state agency announced in a news release Friday.

During the advisory, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare advises people to …

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