South Carolina Department of Environmental Services officials continue to monitor the harmful algal bloom (HAB) on Lake Hartwell.

SCDES removes recreational water watch from certain areas of Lake Hartwell.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services continues to monitor harmful algal blooms (HAB) on Lake Hartwell.

Officials said residents should still use caution when at the lake, because HAB could still be in areas where the water watch is lifted.

Harmful algal blooms are spreading in Lake Hartwell, South Carolina, prompting a recreational water watch. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services advises avoiding direct contact ...

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has lifted the recreational water watch for Lake Hartwell.

The search continues Monday for a missing boater after an unoccupied boat was found circling on the water in Lake Hartwell on ...

Officials say a harmful algal bloom is still present at Lake Hartwell, with new tests showing toxins remain at low levels. However, a water watch continues.