Advisory issued for Elk Lake following blue-green algae bloom
What happened
An advisory has been issued for Elk Lake due to a bloom of blue-green algae.
Why it matters
The bloom poses a significant health risk to animals, as toxins produced by the algae can cause lethal liver damage in dogs.
Context
Blue-green algae is the common name for cyanobacteria, a group of bacteria that produce toxins known as cyanotoxins.
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- Goldstream News Gazette Blue-green algae bloom prompts Elk Lake advisory
- Wikipedia Cyanobacteria Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.