Planning on taking a dip in one of Indiana’s lakes for some relaxation?
You’ll want to beware of the blue-green algae floating in the water before going in. The Department of Natural Resources has posted advisories for several of Indiana’s lakes, warning you about the exposure to the algae. It means you can still swim and go boating on the lakes, but you should avoid any direct contact. Some of the lakes on that list include Brookville Lake, Whitewater Memorial State Park, Chain O’Lakes State Park, Potato Creek State Park and Hardy Lake. It’s suggested you don’t drink the water, and always shower after you swim, keep your pets out of the water, or bathe them after swimming. Exposure can lead to rashes, skin and eye irritation, nausea and tingling in fingers and toes.
The following lakes have a “yellow diamond,” meaning an advisory to the algae:
Salamonie Lake
Mississinewa Lake
Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA)
Brookville Lake (Mounds SRA and Quakertown SRA)
Whitewater Memorial State Park
Chain O’Lakes State Park
Potato Creek State Park
Hardy Lake