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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...