Merced County: lake and river algae advisories

5 waters in Merced County appear in the state's harmful algal bloom records. Waters whose latest record is an advisory come first.

Waters in Merced County and what the state's latest record says
WaterLatest record
O'Neill ForebayCaution advisory, last posted Dec 19, 2022. No all-clear recorded.
San Luis ReservoirDanger advisory, last posted Oct 19, 2026. No all-clear recorded.
California AqueductReports on file, with no advisory level the state has classified.
Los Banos Creek ReservoirThe state's latest record, from Jul 21, 2025, recommends no advisory.
Volta State Wildlife areaThe state recorded an end date of Dec 28, 2022.