DOH-Marion Issues Health Alert for Cyanobacteria in Silver Glen Springs

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The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a health warning for the presence of harmful toxins from cyanobacteria in Silver Glen Springs. The warning is in response to a water sample taken on September 12. The springs are located off N. Highway 19 near Fort McCoy. Cyanobacteria are a type of bacteria commonly found in (…)