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Health Department warns of blue green algae outbreak in New Brunswick lake

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Harvey Lake in New Brunswick (Photo courtesy of Harvey Lake Association)

Harvey Lake in New Brunswick (Photo courtesy of Harvey Lake Association)

FREDERICTON – A medical officer of health says people should avoid parts of Harvey Lake in New Brunswick because of an outbreak of blue-green algae.

Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey says swimming, water-skiing and contact with water should be avoided if the water is discoloured or there is surface scum.

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She says water from a lake should not be used for drinking or cooking without treatment, adding that boiling water from a lake with a bloom will not remove the toxins.

Laboratory tests of samples taken in different areas at Harvey Lake confirmed the presence of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria (Sigh-AN-oh-bacteria).

Blue-green algae can produce toxins which can cause skin, eye and throat irritation as well as gastrointestinal illness, if consumed.

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The Health Department says young children and those with skin conditions may be particularly vulnerable to the effects, while blue-green algae can be fatal to pets and livestock.

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