DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising swimmers to avoid several lakes in Iowa because of something dangerous in the water. In ...

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising swimmers to avoid several lakes in Iowa because of something dangerous in the water.

In other states, this toxin has been deadly and killed pets.

To stay up to date and see lake conditions around Iowa, check out the Iowa DNR website here.

For information regarding beach advisories and conditions, you can contact the Natural Resource Specialist or Park Ranger at the following lakes:

Saylorville Lake – (515) 276-4656

Lake Red Rock – (641) 828-7522

Coralville Lake – (319) 338-3543