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Blue-Green Algae Bloom Update (August 16, 2011)

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Toxicology results have confirmed low levels of microcystin-LR in the eastern leg of Sturgeon Lake. The good news is that the toxin levels were very low – in fact, they were lower than the acceptable level for this toxin in drinking water. (Note: This doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Blue-green Algae confirmed – warning remains in place (August 11, 2011)

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The Ministry of the Environment’s test results have confirmed the presence of anabaena, a species of blue-green algae (sometimes known as Cyanobacteria). This is a species that can produce toxins in the water. In sufficient concentrations these toxins can cause health problems.  The health … Continue reading →

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Blue-green Algae Advisory Update (August 8, 2011)

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On Monday morning the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District (HKPRD) Health Unit reported that the Blue-Green Algae Bloom Warning remains in place today. The Health Unit is expecting test results from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) on Wednesday. Those results are … Continue reading →

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Warning: Beach Posted – Suspected Blue-Green Algae Bloom (August 5 2011)

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Today (August 5th) the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) posted the Sturgeon Point  Public Beach because of a suspected Blue-Green algae bloom. If you visit the Public Beach, you’ll notice a warning sign posted to the garbage bin.  “Posting” means that … Continue reading →

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