Blue-Green Algae found on West Arm - Lake Nipissing

[Nipfisher]

 

Blue-green algae found on west arm

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By QMI Agency

 

Posted 36 minutes ago

Water test results from the West Arm of Lake Nipissing, west of Highway 64, are positive for blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria.

 

The Ministry of the Environment advised the Sudbury and District Health Unit that the water samples show a species of cyanobacteria, which can produce toxins.

 

"Water contaminated with blue-green algal blooms has an unsightly pea soup appearance and foul smell," Allan McDougall of the health unit, said in a release Friday.

 

"Visible algal blooms can produce toxins; therefore, using or drinking the water should be avoided," he added.

 

The algae may be seen in other parts of the lake. It is not anchored, so wind and water action can move it around.

 

All residents on the lake should watch for blooms in their area, the health unit advised.

 

As always, residents are reminded that water contaminated with the bacterium has a pea soup appearance and foul smell. Visible algal blooms can produce toxins harmful to people and animals, so the water should be ingested or used for drinking or cooking.

 

For more on what to do if blue-green algal blooms are evident in your location, visit the health unit website at www.sdhu.com.

 

 

[Joeytier]

It's been a serious issue along Callander bay and the North Bay shoreline for many years now, so this isn't really surprising.

 

boil water advisory = drink beer advisory

 

"It's the safe choice, dear"

[Rob]

Blue-green algae found on west arm

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By QMI Agency

 

Posted 36 minutes ago

Water test results from the West Arm of Lake Nipissing, west of Highway 64, are positive for blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria.

 

The Ministry of the Environment advised the Sudbury and District Health Unit that the water samples show a species of cyanobacteria, which can produce toxins.

 

"Water contaminated with blue-green algal blooms has an unsightly pea soup appearance and foul smell," Allan McDougall of the health unit, said in a release Friday.

 

"Visible algal blooms can produce toxins; therefore, using or drinking the water should be avoided," he added.

 

The algae may be seen in other parts of the lake. It is not anchored, so wind and water action can move it around.

 

All residents on the lake should watch for blooms in their area, the health unit advised.

 

As always, residents are reminded that water contaminated with the bacterium has a pea soup appearance and foul smell. Visible algal blooms can produce toxins harmful to people and animals, so the water should be ingested or used for drinking or cooking.

 

For more on what to do if blue-green algal blooms are evident in your location, visit the health unit website at www.sdhu.com.

 

 

 

Note: there is a typo here: I know MOST would know what to do but there are some people in this world who might do what is read!

 

 

"so the water should be ingested or used for drinking or cooking." should read: "so the water should NOT be ingested or used for drinking or cooking.

 

Rob C

[Rizzo]

Visible algal blooms can produce toxins harmful to people and animals, so the water should be ingested or used for drinking or cooking.

 

...nuts, somebody beat me too this typo. I guess someone should follow this advice, and then when you can finally get off the toilet, go file a lawsuit.

[aplumma]

With the warmer water temps. and the lack of flow it is something that is very prevalent down her in the South. The upside is we rarely drink the water from above ground sources unless it is treated by the municipalities. Few camps use other than well water. Be safe and shower after swimming it can irritate some peoples skin and boil boil boil the water.

 

 

Art