AUSTIN, Texas — Test results are in for a new batch of algae that the City of Austin said appears to be similar to the algae that produced toxins back in August.
The City said they noticed a sudden increase in the algae on Sept. 24, especially at Red Bud Isle. On Oct. 1, the City confirmed to KVUE that the algae samples taken at Red Bud Isle on Sept. 24 had low levels of toxins.
Due to those low levels of toxins, the City still advises pet owners to keep away from Lady Bird Lake.
The City currently tests water and algae on a weekly basis at three locations, and they have detected toxins in algae at Red Bud Isle, Auditorium Shores and Barton Creek.
Prior to the apparent increase in algae, the City said the situation had appeared to be improving, with test results showing no toxins on Sept. 9.
They said the second wave of algae is not a surprise due to the persisting heat, less flow through the lakes and the life cycles of algae.
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The City has yet to identify an effective and safe way to deal with the algae, but they said that it will naturally die off as cooler temperatures and higher flows come back with the fall.
For more information visit the City of Austin's website.
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