Are there water snakes in Lake Anna?
Yep! It’s a harmless Northern Watersnake, Nerodia sipedon sipedon. For those learning, the Lake Anna area only has one species of venomous snake – the eastern copperhead. Situated along the northern shores is Lake Anna State Park, a popular spot for wildlife viewing, where snakes are definitely on the watchlist. Common species here include the North American racer, the Scarlet snake, and the copperhead — the only venomous snake in the area.
Is Lake Anna safe for swimming?
Blooms are common in the summer, and not all blooms are harmful. Currently no swimming advisory is in place at Lake Anna, but when in doubt, stay out. Avoid swimming if the water is discolored or smelly, or if there is algae present. YES, Lake Anna is safe to swim in 2023! The good news is that Lake Anna is still safe to swim as long as you keep up-to-date on the latest advisories from the HAB Task Force. With proper monitoring of water quality and safety protocols, swimming can be enjoyed for many years to come!Blooms are common in the summer, and not all blooms are harmful. Currently no swimming advisory is in place at Lake Anna, but when in doubt, stay out. Avoid swimming if the water is discolored or smelly, or if there is algae present.Lake Water vs Nuclear Plant: A Complete Safety Guide I often joke with clients about glowing skin after swimming in Lake Anna (spoiler alert: it doesn’t happen). Here’s why: the lake water never comes into contact with anything nuclear. Ever. Period.No, swimming is not allowed in any of the lakes due to safety concerns. Our lakes are man-made stormwater retention basins that receive unfiltered, untreated runoff from the community that contains many contaminants such as oil, pet waste and fertilizers.Blooms are common in the summer, and not all blooms are harmful. Currently no swimming advisory is in place at Lake Anna, but when in doubt, stay out. Avoid swimming if the water is discolored or smelly, or if there is algae present.
What happened at Lake Anna?
Sally Bedell, a 19-year-old from Arlington, is dead after witnesses say she jumped into Lake Anna Saturday night, resurfaced and then disappeared under the water again. Deputies with the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible drowning near Sandy Point Drive in Bumpass around 10:45 p. Witnesses told deputies that Sally Bedell, of Arlington, Virginia, jumped from a structure into the water. She did resurface briefly, but then went under the water.