Advisory for Nashwaak Lake, New Brunswick

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Nashwaak Lake

Type: Cyanobacteria Bloom  -  Inactive

Issued: 7/25/2017

Details:

Health officials in New Brunswick are warning of a blue-green algae on Nashwaak Lake in the western part of the province. 

Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey, the regional medical officer of health, says water from the lake should not be used for drinking or cooking, 
since boiling it will not remove the toxins. 
While not all algae blooms are harmful to human health, blue-green algae can produce toxins. 

The Department of Health says swimming, water skiing and other activities 
that involve contact with the water should be avoided in areas of the lake 
where the water is discoloured or where surface scum is present.