Possible Algae Toxicity
Austin Public Health (APH) and the Austin Watershed Protection Department are investigating the death of a dog that died within an hour of swimming at “Barking Springs,” on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Barking Springs is the part of Barton Creek immediately downstream from Barton Springs Pool. The cause of death is unknown, but exposure to toxic algae is a possibility.
Resources for veterinarians
CDC Cyanobacterial Blooms: Information for Veterinarians
https://www.cdc.gov/habs/
Resources for physicians
CDC Cyanobacterial Blooms: Information for Healthcare Providers
https://www.cdc.gov/habs/
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Cyanobacterial Blooms and Associated Illnesses A Clinician Toolbox for Physicians and Healthcare Providers
Resources for the public
City of Austin Harmful Algae webpage (includes link to reporting forms)
CDC Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)-Associated Illness
https://www.cdc.gov/habs/
EPA Harmful Algal Blooms