Blue Green Algae, Elton Reservoir
Detail
From Date: 27/07/2020 08:00
To Date: 09/11/2020 11:30 inclusive
Type: Advice
Reason: Information
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal
Starts at: Elton Reservoir
Ends at: Elton Reservoir
Description
WARNING - Blue Green Algae
HEALTH HAZARD
at: Elton Reservoir
A suspected bloom of blue-green algae has been found in this water.
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 suspected algal bloom may change as a result of wind and water movement.