A complaint about brownish-red water in Lake Merritt last week has led Oakland Public Works to inspect the water for a potential harmful algal bloom.
The complaint came from a resident near the 1200 to 1400 blocks of Lakeshore Avenue, the same area where testing found low levels of contaminants associated with harmful algal bloom earlier this year. Also known as cyanobacteria, algal blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals. The brownish red color of the water reported by the resident indicates there could be a cyanobacteria bloom in the area.
In May, Public Works staff posted warning signs along Lake Merritt in the same area after testing indicated that the lake water was contaminated. The signs alerted the public to keep children and pets away from the algae, scum and water. Harmful algal bloom is generally caused by an increase in nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers and human or animal waste in the water. It can also be caused by low water flows and increased intensity and duration of sunlight.
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