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Press Release – Canterbury District Health Board Canterbury DHBs Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Cust Main Drain at Skewbridge. The warning follows a high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria), as well as detaching mats, being found in the …
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Cust Main Drain at Skewbridge.
The warning follows a high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria), as well as detaching mats, being found in the Cust Main Drain.
People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted.
Monday, 10 May 2021, 4:14 pm
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has
issued a health warning for the Cust Main Drain at
Skewbridge.
The warning follows a high cover of
potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria), as well as
detaching mats, being found in the Cust Main
Drain.
People should avoid the area and animals,
particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water
until the health warning has been lifted.
People are
advised to treat every low-flowing river cautiously, check
for the presence of benthic cyanobacteria and avoid
contact.
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Canterbury Medical Officer
of Health, says the algae look like dark brown to black mats
Review reveals how dead animals ended up in Akaroa water reservoir
20 Apr, 2021 02:06 AM
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An internal review has revealed how six dead animals ended up in Akaroa s drinking water reservoir. Photo / Hamish Clark
An internal review has revealed how six dead animals ended up in Akaroa s drinking water reservoir. Photo / Hamish Clark
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A scathing internal review has revealed how six dead animals ended up in Akaroa s drinking water reservoir, causing major disruption to the water supply and three cases of water-borne diseases.
The Christchurch City Council review into the drinking water contamination that affected Akaroa and Takamātua earlier this year identifies the poor condition of the L Aube Hill Reserve reservoir as the likely cause.