Advisory for Ottawa, Ontario

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Ottawa

Type: Cyanobacteria Bloom  -  Inactive

Issued: 7/22/2023

Details:

Ottawa Public Health is urging people to avoid the water at the Long Island Locks along the Rideau River after blue-green algae was discovered.

The health unit says surface water at the locks at 390 Nicolls Island Road contains blue-green algae.

"Toxins associated with blue-green algae can harm people and pets through ingestion or skin contact; avoid impacted water until further notice."


The Long Island Lockstation is located on the east bank of the Rideau River at the southern tip of Nicolls Island.