Metro Parks testing for 'presence of toxic algae' at Lake Watauga in Centennial Park
Metro Parks is testing Lake Watauga in Centennial Park for toxic algae after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation identified a cyanobacterial bloom.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation notified Metro Parks on Thursday that a cyanobacterial bloom had been observed in the lake, according to Metro Parks officials.
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