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EDMONTON – People are being warned not to swim in or drink water from Pigeon Lake or Lac La Nonne, where blue-green algae has been detected.
The weekend could be one of the summer’s best in terms of weather, but people will have to avoid two lakes in central Alberta.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued algae advisories for both Pigeon Lake, south of Edmonton, and Lac La Nonne, northwest of Edmonton.
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AHS says residents living near the shore, as well as visitors to the lakes, should not drink the water, swim or wade in the water, avoid contact with the algae on the shoreline, and limit consumption of fish from the lake.
Health officials explain blue-green algae produce a toxin that can cause serious illness to animals and humans who drink or have skin contact with water containing it.
Symptoms of blue-green algae exposure include skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usually appear within one to three hours and resolve in one to two days. Related Stories
The advisories will remain in effect until further notice.
If you suspect a problem related to blue-green algae, or if you require further information on blue-green algae, please call Health Link Alberta at 1-866-408-LINK (5465).
CALGARY – Health officials are warning of dangerous algae in a lake located about 40 kilometers east of the city.
Officials have found blue-green algae in Eagle Lake, which can produce a toxin known to cause illness in any animals or humans who come into contact with it.
Residents living on the shores of the lake and visitors are warned not to drink the water, or allow pets to drink it.
Even boiling water from the lake won’t remove the toxins.
Avoid contact with the algae, and don’t swim or wade in the lake.
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In addition, people are cautioned to limit how many fish from Eagle lake they consume.
People who come in contact with the algae may experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Symptoms usually appear within one to three hours and resolve in one to two days, however, symptoms in children are often more pronounced.
People who consume contaminated water as a primary source for drinking water can develop more serious illnesses, such as liver damage, over time.
If you suspect a problem related to blue-green algae, or if you require further information on blue-green algae, please call Health Link Alberta at 1-866-408-LINK (5465).
Although weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another, the toxin can stay in the water even after algae have moved or disappeared.
As such, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
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EDMONTON – People are being warned not to swim in or drink water from Pigeon Lake or Lac La Nonne, where blue-green algae has been detected.
The weekend could be one of the summer’s best in terms of weather, but people will have to avoid two lakes in central Alberta.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued algae advisories for both Pigeon Lake, south of Edmonton, and Lac La Nonne, northwest of Edmonton.
Story continues below
AHS says residents living near the shore, as well as visitors to the lakes, should not drink the water, swim or wade in the water, avoid contact with the algae on the shoreline, and limit consumption of fish from the lake.
Health officials explain blue-green algae produce a toxin that can cause serious illness to animals and humans who drink or have skin contact with water containing it.
Symptoms of blue-green algae exposure include skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usually appear within one to three hours and resolve in one to two days. Related Stories
- Toxic algae found in lake near Calgary
- Health officials warn of blue-green algae in lakes near Calgary, Edmonton
- AHS issues blue-green algae advisory for Lake Isle
The advisories will remain in effect until further notice.
If you suspect a problem related to blue-green algae, or if you require further information on blue-green algae, please call Health Link Alberta at 1-866-408-LINK (5465).
CALGARY – Health officials are warning of dangerous algae in a lake located about 40 kilometers east of the city.
Officials have found blue-green algae in Eagle Lake, which can produce a toxin known to cause illness in any animals or humans who come into contact with it.
Residents living on the shores of the lake and visitors are warned not to drink the water, or allow pets to drink it.
Even boiling water from the lake won’t remove the toxins.
Avoid contact with the algae, and don’t swim or wade in the lake.
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In addition, people are cautioned to limit how many fish from Eagle lake they consume.
People who come in contact with the algae may experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Symptoms usually appear within one to three hours and resolve in one to two days, however, symptoms in children are often more pronounced.
People who consume contaminated water as a primary source for drinking water can develop more serious illnesses, such as liver damage, over time.
If you suspect a problem related to blue-green algae, or if you require further information on blue-green algae, please call Health Link Alberta at 1-866-408-LINK (5465).
Although weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another, the toxin can stay in the water even after algae have moved or disappeared.
As such, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
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