Potential blue green-algae bloom reported in Lake Nosbonsing

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is warning residents to exercise caution after a potential blue green-algae bloom was reported to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks in Lake Nosbonsing on Aug. 20.The bloom is located near Astorville Bay and Perron Island Bay.There is a risk that harmful toxins can be produced by blue-green algae. These toxins can stay in the water for up to three weeks after an algae bloom is gone, causing skin irritation, and if swallowed, di