Report of Blue-Green Algae - Boddington Reservoir
Detail
From Date: 24/07/2020 00:00
To Date: 24/08/2020 23:59 inclusive
Type: Advice
Reason: Information
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Oxford Canal
Starts at: Boddington Reservoir
Ends at: Boddington Reservoir
Description
Report of Blue-Green Algae - Boddington Reservoir
We have received a report of potentially toxic blue-green algae being present at Boddington Reservoir
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.