Bellingham Burn Ban, Algae Alerts Continue

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  Whatcom County has extended a stage 2 burn ban until further notice“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The ban was announced in Monday's emergency management briefing“Clearing this afternoon. More rain Tuesday and small craft advisory before it is looking like sun for the rest of the week. See below for CERT class info. A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The ban is effective July 27, 2026“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  Harmful algae blooms are also being monitored as summer temperatures rise“Summer is in full swing! Warmer temperatures and extra nutrients in the water can cause blue-green algae to grow rapidly at this time of year. While not all algae blooms are dangerous, some can produce toxins that can make people and pets severely ill.”
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  County alerts warn that blue-green algae can produce toxins that cause illness in people and pets“While not all algae blooms are dangerous, some can produce toxins that can make people and pets severely ill.”
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  Residents with private water systems drawing from Lake Whatcom are specifically advised to be aware of these risks“If you get your drinking water directly from Lake Whatcom through your own private drinking water system, you should be aware that Harmful Algae Blooms can occur in Lake Whatcom.”
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  The county will continue monitoring water qualityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  June 2026 fecal bacteria reports are now available online for public review“June 2026 Whatcom County Fecal Bacteria Water Quality Reports Now Available — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:02:02 -0800 Visit our website to access the most current fecal bacteria water quality monitoring results.”