Blue-green Algae Bloom

• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lac Ste. Anne days before Pope Francis visit

  'We are working closely with organizers of the visit to ensure that people can reduce their risk if they choose to visit the lake,' said Alberta Health Services.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2022
  
• Advisory issued for Dartmouth’s Birch Cove Beach over possible blue-green algae bloom

  People are encouraged to avoid swimming in Lake Banook until further testing of blue-green algae is finished.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2021
  
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• Blue-green algae bloom on Wood Lake prompts health advisory from IHA

  Interior Health is advising people not to swim or bath in Wood Lake, nor to drink the water, along with keeping pets away.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2021
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• Interior Health deems algae bloom on Wood Lake a low health risk to public

  Interior Health says while the bloom contains blue-green algae, testing indicates the risk to the public remains low.

  Environment

  May 14, 2021
• Risk of blue-green algae, dry conditions continue water conservation concerns in Moncton area

  A special council meeting and an update on the blue-green algae risk at the Tower Road reservoir are expected Monday.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2020
• Moncton area urged to conserve water, mitigate high risk of blue-green algae bloom in reservoir

  Water is still safe to drink, bathe and cook with, but the City of Moncton says it is important to reduce water consumption as much as possible.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2020
• Blue-green algae bloom risk advisory extended to Lake Banook

  Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a natural freshwater algae. During the summer, it grows rapidly and extensively, also known as a bloom.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2020
• Quispamsis checking for blue-green algae after 3 dead raccoons found in Ritchie Lake

  While not fatal to humans, public safety is cautioning people to stay away from any water sources where blooms might be present.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2019
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• Residents asked to avoid swimming in Sandy Lake due to possible blue-green algae bloom

  "Some types of blue-green algae produce toxins during blooms and when these blooms decay, the toxins may be released into the water, posing a risk to people and pets."

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2019
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• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Isle Lake west of Edmonton

  Alberta Health Services has issued an advisory for Isle Lake west of Edmonton, as blue-green algae blooms have popped up in parts of the water.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2018