CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department is telling people not to get into contact with water in Clayton Lake after a sample showed harmful algae and toxins. The NMED said for people to do the following:
- Do not drink untreated surface water.
- Do not swim, wade, paddleboard or water ski.
- Do not bring dogs or other animals to the lake or hiking areas along the shoreline.
- Avoid areas of algae when boating.
- Stay away from algae deposited on the shoreline.
- Rinse fish with clean water before cooking thoroughly and eat only the fillet portion.
- Supervise children and prevent them from entering the lake or playing near algae on the shoreline.
- If you suspect an algae-related illness, call the New Mexico Poison Information Center at 800-222-1222. For animal illness, call 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.
According to NMED, Harmful algae blooms may look blue, bright green, brown, or red. It may look like scum or floating grass clippings.
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