Microcystin Biotoxin Below EPA Limit in Wiser Lake and Silver Lake

Recent water sampling at Wiser Lake and Silver Lake detected microcystin levels below the maximum safe level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Whatcom County Health and Community Services has lifted the warnings for residents to avoid...

Public Meeting Planned to Discuss Wiser Lake Algae Blooms

Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) invites the public to attend the Wiser Lake Harmful Algae Bloom Informational Session, which will take place on September 21 at Ten Mile Grange, located at 6950 Hannegan Rd, Lynden, WA. 

The eve...

People, Pets Should Avoid Contact with Wiser Lake Water; Microcystin Biotoxin Found at High Levels

Recent sampling at Wiser Lake detected microcystin, a toxin produced by algae, at levels that may be harmful to people and pets if it is ingested. People and their pets should avoid water contact at Wiser Lake. 

WCHCS first posted caution signage ...