Denton Reservoir

Detail

From Date: 23/08/2017 00:00

To Date: 20/03/2018 00:00 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Vegetation

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Grantham Canal

Updates

20/03/2018 17:22

The  Blue/ Green Algae bloom noted at Denton reservoir in September has now dissipated.

Description

A bloom of blue-green algae in this water has been reported.

Swallowing the water or algal scum can cause stomach upsets or more serious health effects. 

Contact with the water or with algal scum can cause skin or eye problems.

It is a sensible precaution for you, your children and your animals to avoid contact with the scum and the water close to it. 

Please note the location of the algal bloom may change as a result of wind and water movement.