NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA PUBLIC HEALTH ************************* Blue-Green Algae Bloom at Echo Lake Ministry of the Environment has advised Algoma Public Health that a blue-green algae bloom is present in Echo Lake in Kehoe Township (north of Echo Bay).

NEWS RELEASE

ALGOMA PUBLIC HEALTH

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Blue-Green Algae Bloom at Echo Lake

Ministry of the Environment has advised Algoma Public Health that a blue-green algae bloom is present in Echo Lake in Kehoe Township (north of Echo Bay).



Some forms of blue-green algae produce toxins which can be harmful to your health and the health of animals.



Human health effects from contact with these toxins can include:



• Itchy, irritated eyes and skin

• Flu-like symptoms if the toxins are swallowed

• Liver or nervous system disease



Algoma Public Health recommends that residents:



• NOT drink, swim in, bathe, or shower with the water

• NOT use the water for washing clothes or dishes

• NOT eat fish caught during a blue-green algae bloom

• Avoid activities that involve direct contact with the water such as swimming and water skiing

• Use alternative water sources such as bottled water



The length of persistence of the toxin is not known.



For more information on blue green algae, please click here.

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