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ND – (NewsDakota.com) The North Dakota Department of Health issued a blue-green algae advisory for Lake Ashtabula after a dog died ingesting the water recently according to Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd.

North Dakota Department of Health Water Quality spokesman Mike Ell said a bloom can be present at one location one day and gone the next. He said fish caught in Lake Ashtabula are not affected by this toxin and are safe to eat under this advisory.

Bald Hill Dam Resource Manager Rich Schueneman said some swimming areas on Lake Ashtabula reopened yesterday. But he said a few areas will remain closed into the weekend.

Barnes County Park’s Director Bev Anderson said Clausen Springs also tested positive for blue-green algae. She said swimmers and all people should stay out of the water until further notice at Clausen Springs due to blue-green algae toxin.

Updated as of 2pm on September 2nd concerning the swimming situation on Lake Ashtabula.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to monitor the blue-green algae situation on Lake Ashtabula. Corps staff are testing each of the lake’s swimming areas daily through the holiday weekend and will close or open the beaches as needed.

Testing on Friday, September 2nd revealed little to no blue green algae at the Mel Rieman Recreation Area, East Ashtabula Crossing and Eggerts Recreation Area, so these beaches have been reopened. However, Sundstrom’s swimming area will remain closed until the water quality improves.