Lake Alert for Lake Estelle

August 17, 2022

This message is being shared on behalf of the Florida Department of Health.

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (FDOH) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Estelle. This is in response to a water sample taken on 8/8/22 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Estelle.

Algae are always present in water, however, not all algae produce toxins. Algae are most common in Florida during the summer and early fall, due to high temperatures and sunlight.

The official toxin determination is obtained from FDEP's data, and until the levels are deemed safe by state standards, the Lake Alert will remain in effect as per FDOH. Find current information about Florida’s water quality status and public health notifications for harmful algal blooms by visiting ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov.

To report a bloom to FDEP, call the toll-free hotline at 855.305.3903 or report online here: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3444948/Algal-Bloom-Reporting-Form.