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Elton Reservoir
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Detail
| From Date: | 25/08/2023 08:00 |
| To Date: | On-going |
| Type: | Advice |
| Reason: | Vegetation |
| Is the towpath closed? | No |
Description
WARNING - Blue Green Algae
HEALTH HAZARD
at: Elton Reservoir
A suspected bloom of blue-green algae has been found in this water.
Swallowing the water or algal scum can cause stomach upsets or more serious health effects.
Contact with the water or with algal scum can cause skin or eye problems.
It is a sensible precaution for you, your children and your animals to avoid contact with the scum and the water close to it.
Please note the location of the suspected algal bloom may change as a result of wind and water movement.
| Closest waterway: | Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal |
| Starts at: | Elton Reservoir |
| Ends at: | Elton Reservoir |