Volta State Wildlife area: toxic algae advisories
Volta State Wildlife area, Merced County. See all Merced County waters.
What the state's records say
The state recorded an end date of Dec 28, 2022.
Last advisory on file: Nov 21, 2022.
That reflects what the state knew on that date. It is not a finding that the water is safe now: blooms can return within days, and many are never reported.
Before you go, check the state's official algae page and any signs posted at the water.
Dogs at Volta State Wildlife area
The state recorded an end date of Dec 28, 2022. For Volta State Wildlife area, that is not the same as an all-clear for today. Look at the water before your dog goes in: keep it out of green, blue-green or scummy water and away from mats on the shore.
Reported spots
The state records each report at a spot, such as a beach or a boat ramp. Each spot's latest deciding record:
| Spot | Status |
|---|---|
| wetlands on North West side, Los Banos | The state recorded an end date of Dec 28, 2022. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Volta State Wildlife area, newest first. "None" is the state's record that no advisory was recommended on that date. "NA" records do not change a status.
| Date | Spot | State's level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2022 | wetlands on North West side, Los Banos | General awareness | End date recorded: Dec 28, 2022. Rec general awareness |
| Nov 21, 2022 | wetlands on North West side, Los Banos | Caution | Floating/planktonic bloom observed; Under investigation |
Source
Advisory data: California State Water Resources Control Board, Freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom Program, via data.ca.gov (public domain). Advisories are recommendations; reporting is voluntary and incomplete. The state's data. An advisory ends only when the state records a later "None" (no advisory recommended) at the same spot, or an end date. A blank end date is unknown.