Advisory for Belwood Lake, Ontario

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Belwood Lake

Type: Cyanobacteria Bloom  -  Inactive

Issued: 8/12/2016

Details:

 Blue-green algae has been found in the reservoir north of Fergus.

The GRCA and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health have posted the following warning:

Don’t swim in the lake

Keep children and pets away from the algae

Avoid contact with the algae

Don_t eat fish from the lake

Don_t use the water for drinking or any other purpose

Boating is allowed, but boaters should avoid touching the algae

There is a separate swimming area in an old quarry which is not affected by the algae.