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News Release - Harmful Algae Bloom in Callander Bay on Lake Nipissing

CALLANDER, ON – The Health Unit would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom has been found in Callander Bay on Lake Nipissing.  Callander Bay is located on the east end of Lake Nipissing.

Because of the harmful algae bloom, follow these safety measures:

• Do not use the water to drink if you’re a private homeowners who draws lake water near the affected area. It is safe to drink municipal water. The Callander municipal drinking water plant is equipped to remove harmful algae bloom...

News Release - Blue-Green Algae Found in Several Lakes Throughout the District

NORTH BAY, ON– The Health Unit would like to advise the public that blue-green algae has been found in the following lakes:

• Rankin Lake (east area), Township of Seguin
• Pickerel Lake (south area), Township of Armour
• Three Mile Lake (north area), Township of Armour

To access a more detailed map of the sample locations, please visit the Health Unit website www.myhealthunit.ca/bluegreen.

Because of the blue-green algae, immediately follow these safety measures:

• Do not use the water. This includes: drinking,...

Blue-Green Algae in Lake Nosbonsing

BONFIELD, ON – The Health Unit would like to advise the public that blue-green algae has been found in Lake Nosbonsing. The geographic location of the algae is 46.2239808, -79.1646094. Because of the blue-green algae, immediately follow these safety measures:

• Do not use the water. This includes: drinking, cooking, bathing, brushing teeth, and water sports. Note: Using a private water system or boiling the water will NOT destroy the toxins.
• Do not swim where there is blue-green algae.
• Some toxins...