Advisory for Hamilton, Ontario

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Hamilton

Type: Cyanobacteria Bloom  -  Inactive

Issued: 7/13/2017

Details:

Public health officials have confirmed the presence of the toxin-producing algae 
near the Bayfront Park boat launch and beach as well as at Pier 4 Park beach. 

Tests show concentrations of the toxin microcystin at levels beyond 10 parts per billion, the threshold the city uses to issue a warning.


It is also likely algae is present near Pier 8, local marinas and all the way west to the closed Waterfront Trail
both city beaches in the harbour are already closed to swimmers.

The city warning is aimed particularly at boaters, windsurfers and other regular harbour users who might regularly touch the water.