Recent lab results from samples collected on Lakes Maitland & Osceola in the Winter Park Chain of Lakes as well as a follow-up sample collected on Lake Virginia near Dinky Dock indicate the presence of algae toxins in the water column.

As a result, Lakes Maitland, Osceola and Virginia will be closely monitored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) staff. The FDEP will collect follow-up samples for analysis at a future date (possibly 1-3 weeks) determined by the FDEP for Maitland, Osceola and Virginia and will provide updates on any possible detection of algae toxins as reported on the FDEP Algal Bloom Reporting dashboard (https://floridadep.gov/AlgalBloom).

Please refrain from irrigating or recreating on the lake, including swimming, fishing, and boating until further notice