LAKE PERRIS – (INT) – Some water-contact sports at Lake Perris are being discouraged as the Memorial Day holiday approaches.

Visitors are being advised to stay out of the water at Moreno Beach and avoid eating fish from the lake due to presence of blue-green algae. Danger signs are posted.

The danger advisory is due to potential adverse health effects. Exposure to toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can cause eye irritation, allergic skin rash, mouth ulcers, vomiting, diarrhea, and cold- and flu-like symptoms.

Boating is allowed, but swimming and other water-contact recreation and sporting activities are not considered safe at Moreno Beach.

At nearby Perris Beach, there is a caution advisory. Swimming is allowed but the public should also avoid contact with algae and eating fish.

Story Date: May 26, 2019