Toxin found at Sculpture Falls in Barton Creek makes water unsafe for swimming, city of Austin says

27/09/2021 0 min
Toxin found at Sculpture Falls in Barton Creek makes water unsafe for swimming, city of Austin says

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The water at Sculpture Falls in Barton Creek has been deemed unsafe after a natural toxin that makes humans and animals sick was found in the water, Austin Watershed Protection Department officials said. People and pets should not ingest or swim in the water at Sculpture Falls, the department said. Signs about the harmful water will be posted at Barton Creek Greenbelt access points near Sculpture Falls. The toxin was detected when officials took samples from the water after receiving a report on Sept. 9 about a person becoming sick after swimming in the area.

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