Under the right conditions and when the water is warm enough, blue-green algae can form blooms that sometimes release toxins which can be dangerous to both humans and animals.

The health units say the algae can produce toxins that could be dangerous for people to come into contact with or consume, especially children and pets.

The bylaw ammendment is expected to receive second and third reading on Sept. 8.

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

The city says veterinarians suspect the death was due to a toxic cyanobacteria exposure.

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.

“At this time of year, algal blooms are known to occur in many of the lakes, ponds, and wetlands found throughout the Interior region of B.C.”

Anyone who comes into contact with or drinks water with blue-green algae may come down with several symptoms including rash and sore throat.

Alberta Health Services has issued a series of advisories at lakes around the province due to "elevated levels of fecal bacteria" in the water.

While toxins have been confirmed in Lake Micmac last year and this year, James Campbell with Halifax Water says that is not the case with the blue-green algae in Lake Major.