Press Release – Canterbury District Health Board Canterbury DHBs Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Clearwater, situated in the Ashburton Lakes Basin area. The type of cyanobacteria …
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Clearwater, situated in the Ashburton Lakes Basin area.
The type of cyanobacteria currently present in high concentrations is Synechocystis.
People should avoid the Lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted.
The type of cyanobacteria currently present in
high concentrations is Synechocystis.
People should
avoid the Lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be
allowed near the water until the health warning has been
lifted.
Dr Ramon Pink Canterbury Medical Officer of
Health, says the algal bloom can produce toxins harmful to
humans and animals.
“People should avoid contact
with the water until further notice.
“Exposure may
cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and
numbness around the mouth and fingertips. If you experience
any of these symptoms visit your doctor immediately and
please let your doctor know if you have had contact with the
free health advice whenever you need
it.
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for care around the clock.
Before you head off on
holiday be sure to load your general practice’s number
into your mobile phone, because when the doors are closed
and the lights are out a team staff are ready to take your
call – any time of day or night, including public
holidays.
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Press Release – Canterbury District Health Board Canterbury DHBs Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waiau River at Waiau Bridge. The warning follows the finding of moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waiau River …
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waiau River at Waiau Bridge.
The warning follows the finding of moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waiau River at Waiau Bridge.
People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted.