District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) in cooperation with Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) have confirmed that a reported harmful algae bloom at the North Lake Public Access Site in Baldwin.

The bloom was confirmed in Lake County on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. DHD#10 will continue to monitor it and will provide updates to the public when available.

Algae blooms can form when there are high nutrient levels within bodies of water along with warm temperatures. Signs will be posted at the public access site of the lake to notify individuals to avoid contact with the water in that area as a precautionary measure.

Avoid direct contact with waterways that appear to be scummy or have a green shade to them, as well as avoid eating fish and drinking water from these impacted areas. Also keep their pets out of the water that shows any signs of algae blooms, as it can be fatal.

For more on algae blooms, visit here: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/water-resources/glwarm/harmful-algal-blooms.