08-09-2016, 09:11 PM
[#0000FF]I have tried to find whether or not there have been any measurable toxin residues in the fish from the recent algae bloom. I addressed this concern to Chris Crockett...DWR Springville office. This is his reply:
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Pat, we are currently coordinating collection of tissue samples with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) but collection will likely not happen until next week. Jurisdiction for a potential consumption warning falls under DEQ. They are currently encouraging everyone to remove skin/guts from all fish meant for consumption and rinse meat thoroughly with clean water. Cyanotoxins can accumulate in muscle tisse (i.e. what we would eat), but its much more common in organs/guts. The literature suggest the health risk from consuming a normal amount of fish from a lake experiencing a short term bloom is relatively low. I have requested additional information to address your question from individuals with DEQ and the Bureau of Epidemiology, so stay tuned.
On a separate topic, the county with some funds from DWR/WRI did some road improvements at the Knolls in June, we are still working on a formal agreement....
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]Chris Crockett
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[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]Central Region Aquatics Manager
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[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]Utah Division of Wildlife Resources[/size][/font]
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]1115 North Main Street[/size][/font]
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]Springville, UT 84663[/size][/font]
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2](801) 491-5655[/size][/font]
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2][url "mailto:chriscrockett@utah.gov"]chriscrockett@utah.gov[/url][/size][/font]
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Pat, we are currently coordinating collection of tissue samples with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) but collection will likely not happen until next week. Jurisdiction for a potential consumption warning falls under DEQ. They are currently encouraging everyone to remove skin/guts from all fish meant for consumption and rinse meat thoroughly with clean water. Cyanotoxins can accumulate in muscle tisse (i.e. what we would eat), but its much more common in organs/guts. The literature suggest the health risk from consuming a normal amount of fish from a lake experiencing a short term bloom is relatively low. I have requested additional information to address your question from individuals with DEQ and the Bureau of Epidemiology, so stay tuned.
On a separate topic, the county with some funds from DWR/WRI did some road improvements at the Knolls in June, we are still working on a formal agreement....
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]Chris Crockett
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[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]Central Region Aquatics Manager
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[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]Utah Division of Wildlife Resources[/size][/font]
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]1115 North Main Street[/size][/font]
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2]Springville, UT 84663[/size][/font]
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2](801) 491-5655[/size][/font]
[font "tahoma, sans-serif"][size 2][url "mailto:chriscrockett@utah.gov"]chriscrockett@utah.gov[/url][/size][/font]
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