Tenmile Lakes water monitoring – July 2016 Update, Aug. 9

Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership is monitoring the Tenmile Lakes waters on a regular basis over the summer with help from a contribution of up to $5,000 from Coos County through its Coos Health & Wellness Public Health Division. Because Blue Green Algae have been present in the lakes for many years, it is important that the toxicity levels of the lakes be monitored to ensure toxin levels remain within safe levels, especially when the lakes are used by the public and their pets for recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. The first water sampling occurred on July 18th and the results came in on July 25th 2016 for three different sites: 1. Coos Bay Yacht Club swimming area (C2); 2. Wulfy Beach swimming area and immediate surroundings (C1); 3. Tenmile Lakes Canal near North Lake RV Resort and Marina swimming area (C3). Toxin levels are below OHA recreational advisory standards; however, it is not recommended for people or pets to drink the Tenmile Lakes waters unless properly treated prior to consumption. The next water sampling is scheduled for August 15th. We would like to thank North Lake Resort and the Tenmile Yacht club for their cooperation.