The Oregon Health Authority has issued a health advisory alert for Lake Billy Chinook due to the presence of cyanotoxins above recreational use values for human exposure. Cyanotoxins are produced ...

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At Lake Billy Chinook, people should avoid swimming and high-speed water activities such as water skiing or power boating in areas where blooms are present, as the major route of exposure is ...

OHA said boating at Lake Billy Chinook is safe as long as speeds “do not create excessive water spray,” the news release said. For health information or to report an illness, contact OHA at ...

OHA said boating at Lake Billy Chinook is safe as long as speeds “do not create excessive water spray,” the news release said. For health information or to report an illness, contact OHA at ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County nearly two weeks ago.

The Oregon Health Authority lifted the recreational use health advisory for cyanotoxins at Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County that was issued on June 18. Water monitoring confirmed the level ...