Blue-green algae warning issued for Lac Ste. Anne

Blue-green algae has been found in Lac Ste. Anne.

AHS says that Lake users should avoid swimming in or ingesting the water where blooms are visible.

That includes eating fish or fish trimmings from the lake, and keeping pets away from infected areas.

Blue-green algae occurs naturally, often in warm weather.

Blooms look like scum, streaks, grass clippings, fuzz balls, paint, or pea soup and can be a variety of colours and smell musty or grassy.

People who come in contact with blue-green algae are at risk of experiencing skin irritation, rash, sore throat, red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Exposure to pets can be fatal.