DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Howell
September 11, 2026
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Howell.
For media inquiries:
Mirna Chamorro • Mirna.Chamorro@FLHealth.gov • 407-665-3374
The alert is in response to a water sample taken on August 19. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Howell.
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