Lake Hartwell Watch
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) continues to monitor the harmful algal bloom (HAB) on Lake Hartwell in order to provide the latest recommendations for protecting public health.
On June 3, SCDES’s Aquatic Science Division (ASD) teams surveyed the lake and collected new water samples from 10 different locations, as identified in the map graphic. SCDES’s Algal Bloom Monitoring Map has been updated with sampling locations and observations since June 2.
The bloom is still present in several areas of the lake, however, the ASD field teams noted continued improvement in many coves and nearshore areas compared to the previous survey on May 22. While the bloom appears to be lessening in certain areas, it’s advised to continue to use caution in areas where the bloom is observed.