Blue green algae discovered in waters of Windermere10:24am Friday 12th October 2012 in
News EVIDENCE of toxic blue-green algal blooms has been found in Windermere.
The Environment Agency has informed South Lakeland District Council that it has been found at Harrow Slack.
The EA says that blue green algae blooms should be treated with caution and contact should be avoided as skin rashes and illness may occur if the water is swallowed.
Farmers and pet owners should also prevent livestock and animals coming into contact or drinking the affected water, as it can sometimes prove fatal for animals. Coun Clare Feeney-Johnson, environment portfolio holder, said: “Blue green algae can potentially make people feel quite ill if swallowed or even by just swimming in it
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