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Advice: Blue Green Algae, Combs Reservoir

Starts: 4 September 2023 12:00 pm

Ends: 1 December 2023 11:00 am inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Vegetation

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayPeak Forest Canal
Starts atCombs Reservoir
Ends atCombs Reservoir

Description

WARNING - Blue Green Algae

HEALTH HAZARD

at: Combs 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.

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