DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Big Sand Lake - Near Pointview Circle

Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Big Sand Lake - Near Pointview Circle. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on February 27, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Big Sand Lake - Near Pointview Circle.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drink, swim, wade, use personal watercrafts, or come into contact with waters where there is a visible bloom.
• Wash your skin and clothing with soap and water if you have any contact with algae, or discolored or water that smells unpleasant.