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.