March 29, 2023

Recent lab results from follow-up samples collected on Lakes Virginia & Osceola in the Winter Park Chain of Lakes indicate the continued presence of algae toxins in the water column.

As a result, Lakes Virginia & Osceola will continued to 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 Virginia & Osceola 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 continue to refrain from irrigating or recreating on the lakes, including swimming, fishing, and boating until further notice.