Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has lifted the Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake. The toxic algae bloom has decreased in size and no longer presents a public health concern.

Toxic algae are capable of producing toxins and, if present in large amounts, can pose a risk to pets and people. Swallowing or prolonged skin contact with algae may cause illness that might include, muscle weakness, vomiting, diarrhea and/or nausea.

If you see signs of a new toxic algae bloom or for further information, please contact: Ray Hanowell at (253)798-2845 (rhanowell@tpchd.org), or Lindsay Tuttle at (253)798-3530 (ltuttle@tpchd.org), or visit our website at www.tpchd.org/toxicalgae.