Summit Lake is usually buzzing this time of year, but a dangerous bloom of toxic algae has forced everyone out of the water.

KING-TV said the Thurston County Public Health Department .

Summit Lake, just west of Olympia, Washington, is also a water source for many homeowners.

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Health officials say it's not safe to drink from the faucet, shower, do laundryor cook with tap water, even if using a filtration system. Boiling won't help either.

It's unclear how long this will last.

At a Glance

A toxic algae bloom forced the closure of Summit Lake in Washington.Health officials say it's not safe to drink from the faucet, shower, do laundry or cook with tap water.Visitors and their pets should not swim in the lake, officials warn.

For now, the public boat launch is chained shut, and piers at the lake are empty. Many homeowners are using bottled water while waiting for the next test results.

The next samples are scheduled for Tuesday, and they won't have results until Friday.

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