Austin Watershed Protection is advising caution on some city lakes due to reports of potentially hazardous algae.
Current situation
Mats of blue-green algae, which may be toxic, were recently observed by city staff on Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin, according to the watershed protection department. Samples have been taken from the lakes for testing.
The watershed department noted the algae may be present throughout both lakes and in other Austin waterways, and hotter weather this summer could lead the algae to spread further.
