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Monday, 25 January 2021, 5:47 pm Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Coes Ford. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River. People and animals, particularly dogs, should avoid the area of the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River until the health warning has been lifted. There are also other access points along the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River that may have benthic cyanobacteria present. People are advised to treat every low-f...

Press Release – Canterbury District Health Board Canterbury DHBs Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn … Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford Peo...

Wednesday, 23 December 2020, 3:45 pm Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted. There are also other access points along the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford that may have benthic cyanobacteria present. ...

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 Synech...

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...