Lake Testing Updates
May 25, 2023
On May 23, 2023, Happy Camp and Sunset Beach water samples were taken and sent to a lab in Sacramento for further testing. Both areas have tested within a safe level to be reopened in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
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May 23, 2023
Please be advised that for several years, the Canyon Lake POA and Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) have cooperated to test Canyon Lake’s recreational water prior to major holidays. On May 8, 2023, water samples from Happy Camp, Sierra Park, Sunset Beach, Indian Beach, and Holiday Harbor were taken and tested. Unfortunately, Happy Camp and Sunset Beach had elevated results for microcystins that were in the “danger” range on that date. That sampling was done prior to the recent Alum Treatment, which may have some effect on the current water conditions. We are aware that Memorial Day weekend is this weekend, and therefore we are currently taking new samples, which will be rushed to a lab in Sacramento for further testing. We currently expect to have those results back by Friday, and we will publish and update this information at that time.
For now, the State trigger levels tested on May 8, 2023 require that we prohibit all recreational activity in the water at Sunset Beach and Happy Camp, effective immediately. Please avoid the water in these areas. “Danger” level signs are posted at those locations. THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WHEN CONDITIONS AND TEST RESULTS CHANGE.
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