As of July 1, Lake Hartwell is no longer under a recreational water watch due to the presence of harmful algal blooms. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) continues to monitor locations on the Georgia and South Carolina sides of the lake. (Graphic courtesy of the SCDES)
By Rose Scoggins
The Hartwell Sun
The recreational water watch for Lake Hartwell due to harmful algal blooms (HAB) has been lifted just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
