Algae in floodwaters could cause sickness, death
From the Beloit Daily News
"If humans ingest it, they could get very sick or even die,” said Rock County Health Officer Dr. Joseph Schurhammer.
Schurhammer said Lake Koshkonong has been identified as a lake with blue-green algae.
"If humans ingest it, they could get very sick or even die,” said Rock County Health Officer Dr. Joseph Schurhammer.
Schurhammer said Lake Koshkonong has been identified as a lake with blue-green algae.
Although official tests haven't been conducted on Rock County waters, local water bodies are fluorescing at night which is indicative of blue-green algae.
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