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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
DANGEROUS WATERS
An algae bloom covers Lake Erie near Toledo, Ohio, in 2014. Toxic algae contaminated the water in Toledo, making it unsafe to use for two to three days. Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP to view this content.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
River Hamble visitors warned over toxic blue-green algae
Visitors are being advised to avoid contact with the water in a river over fears it could contain toxic blue-green bacteria, which can be harmful to humans, has been reported along the River Hamble in Hampshire, Eastleigh Borough Council said. The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that the algae can be fatal to animals if ingested, and people are being urged not to allow their dogs to enter the tends to appear after warm weather and can cause skin irritation, rashes, blisters, eye irritation, nausea and diarrhoea According to the EA areas where there is a bloom will have water that appears less clear and may look green, blue-green or greenish-brown. Scums can form during calm weather when several bloom forming species rise to the surface, which can look like paint, mousse or small advises people to contact the EA if they suspect an area to have blue-green algae. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
