The Capital Regional District is warning people to keep animals on a leash and to avoid swimming in Elk Lake after it tested positive for a toxic algae.
Water samples taken from Eagle Beach at Elk Lake tested positive for a type of blue-green algae that produces cyanotoxins. Ingesting water containing these cyanotoxins may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans, and can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.
UPDATE: Elk Lake Tests Positive for Toxic Blue-Green Algae - As of Jan 31, the advisory remains in effect. Please avoid swimming and keep animals on a leash until the advisory is lifted.
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The algae produce a visible blue-green sheen, which looks like surface scum. It is not always easy to see though and toxins can still be present in the water even if the blooms arenB次元官网网址檛 obvious.
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RESOLVED: Testing underway for blue-green algae at Beaver Lake - Water sample test results at Beaver Lake are negative for the toxins from blue-green algae
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Water sample test results at Beaver Lake are negative for the toxins from blue-green algae.
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