19-06-2018 19:56 via edmontonjournal.com

Blue-green algae found in parts of Isle Lake

It’s summer in Alberta.
The proof? Blue-green algae are in full bloom.
Alberta Health Services issued an advisory Tuesday morning that a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Isle Lake.
People living by Isle Lake shores, as well as visitors are asked to avoid all contact with the algae, not swim or wade, not allow pets to swim or wade in areas with algae and not feed fish or fish trimmings from this lake to pets.
AHS also asked people to not drink or cook w
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