City Of Austin: Water In Barton Creek At Sculpture Falls Is Unsafe For Humans And Animals

Press release from the City of Austin:

This incident is different from previous incidents of harmful algae in the Austin area in several ways. It is a different toxin with different health effects. The toxins were found in water samples rather than in the algae, which increases the risk of human exposure from recreational use. In addition, the toxin was found at a popular swimming hole in a creek environment, rather than in a lake or reservoir.

This press release was produced by the City of Austin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.