PRESS RELEASE
RECREATIONAL WATER CLOSURE LIFTED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: [insert name, title, telephone and fax number, and e-mail of spokesperson]
[Organization name] LIFTS THE RECREATIONAL CLOSURE FOR [CYANOTOXIN
NAME] AT [LOCATION] - SAFE FOR SWIMMING
[LOCATION] [Month Date, Year] - Officials from [organization name] lifted the recreational water
advisory in [area affected] issued on [date]. Water quality samples collected on [dates] showed
[cyanotoxin or cyanobacteria name], a toxin produced by cyanobacteria (formerly known as blue-green
algae), detected at [levels and/or ranges] on [dates]. This level is [less than or equal to] the state-
designated recreational water health advisory levels for [cyanotoxin or cyanobacteria level]. Residents
may resume recreating at [location]
[Cyanotoxin or cyanobacteria name] was detected at [levels and/or ranges] on [dates], exceeding the
state-designated recreational water health advisoiy levels that is set at [level], A recreational closure was
in place for [number of days]. The [organization name] quickly [posted/closed] the [location] in
response to levels of [cyanotoxin or cyanobacteria name]. Samples collected on [dates] show
[cyanotoxin or cyanobacteria name] levels are now [less than or equal to] the state-designated
recreational water health advisory levels and residents may resume recreational activities in this water.
[Insert any actions taken to reduce risks of cyanotoxins in the future]
[Insert quote here from local official]
Anyone wanting additional information about this event is encouraged to contact [name of person] at
[contact information] and/or consult the following website for relevant information: [link to lifted
advisory notification].
This notice is being sent to you by [Organization name].
Telephone Number [000-000-0000]
[123 Address Street, City, State 00000]
[www.URL.com]

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