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County warns of elevated levels of toxic algae in Lacamas Lake 

Cyanotoxins can be harmful to people and can kill small pets that drink the water

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A toxic-algae warning sign is posted next to Lacamas Lake in Camas on July 20, 2020. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

Clark County Public Health is warning Lacamas Lake users that elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae have been found in the Camas lake. 

Public Health reported this week that water samples collected Monday, July 1, showed “cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health.”

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