Burn Ban, Algae Warnings, Road Work Update

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  Whatcom County has implemented a county-wide stage 2 burn ban“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The burn ban is effective immediately“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 burn ban is in effect until further notice“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The July 27 emergency management briefing stated the burn ban“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  Harmful algae blooms are 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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  Officials are advising residents to avoid water bodies displaying unusual discoloration or scumNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Private well owners drawing water from Lake Whatcom are specifically warned about potential algae bloom impacts“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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  Algae bloom impacts are on drinking water qualityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Chip seal road work is scheduled for the week of July 27“Chip Seal Work Scheduled: Road List for Week of July 27 — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:18:18 -0800 This work is weather-dependent and subject to change. Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5620”
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  Chip seal road work is weather permitting“This work is weather-dependent and subject to change.”
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  A list of affected roads is available on the county websiteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The burn ban and algae warnings remain in effect as of July 27“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”