Peterborough Public Health closed Rogers Cove beach on Little Lake on Wednesday following the results of water samples with suspected blue-green algae blooms.
RELATED: Elizabeth Montgomery, an environmental specialist, reminds lake-goers how to spot blue green algae to ensure you and your pets are safe this summer – Jul 13, 2022Nearby Beavermead Park beach on Little Lake was also declared “unsafe” on Wednesday, indicating higher-than-normal levels of bacteria.
The health unit says unsafe levels of bacteria may be due to heavy rainfall, large numbers of waterfowl or swimmers or high winds or wave activity. The Peterborough area had heavy rain on Tuesday night into Wednesday as remnants of Hurricane Beryl in the U.S. arrived.“Although a beach may be open or posted as safe, we recommend avoiding swimming for at least 48 hours after recent heavy rainfall or if you cannot see your feet when standing in the water,” the health unit stated.
The health unit also conducts monthly tests at Belmont Lake Beach in Belmont, Chandos Beach in North Kawartha, Quarry Bay in Woodview, White’s Beach and Trent Lakes and Kasshabog Lake in Havelock. The most recent results between June 24 to July 3 reported all the beaches as safe.Man accused of killing 3 women with crossbow found by U.K. police
In July 2023, Rogers Cove was closed for an extended period due to blue-green algae blooms which the health unit warns can cause eye irritation, skin rashes and itchy skin. It’s also dangerous for pets such as dogs.Viewed
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