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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Departments of Health and Agriculture has identified blue-green algae in Lake LaMoure and Twin Lakes, both located in LaMoure County.

The microcystin was analyzed to be in the water. Microcystin is a cyanotoxin caused by blue-green algae. When present in the water, it is dangerous to both people and animals. The level of caynotoxin is below the state threshold for issuing warnings, but the algae can reproduce rapidly according to the NDDoH.

“The production of blue-green algae often happens in hot weather in bodies of water that are used by people, pets and livestock. Exposure from ingesting affected water can cause illness in people and animals, and can result in death. There are no known antidotes for the toxins,” the department reports.

The Department is encouraging individuals to avoid swimming, skiing or fishing in areas where the water is discolored or where you see foam, scum or mats of green or blue-green algae on the water.

For more information, contact the NDDoH at 701-328-5210 or Tony Hanson with LaMoure County Public Health at 701-883-5356.

Attached photo is just an example of Blue-Green Algae and not an actually photo from the lakes.