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Carr Mill Reservoir

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Detail

TypeAdvice
Start Date8/4/2022, 1:00:00 PM
End DateOngoing
Start LocationCarr Mill Reservoir
Ends LocationCarr Mill Reservoir
Towpath ClosedNo

Description

WARNING - Blue Green Algae

HEALTH HAZARD

at: Carr Mill 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.