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A health alert has been issued for an algal bloom in Lake Shuswap, BC.

At Lake Shuswap in southern BC,algal blooms were so severe thathealth advisories were issued. issued. interior.

Wednesday, theShuswap Regional District of Columbia (CSRD) announced that B.C. Parks, First Nations Health Authority,Interior Health, and City of The Salmon Arm monitored algae flowering.

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(From Steamboat Island to Tuppen Bay, Sunnybrae, Canoe Beach and Salmon Arm Wharf including Herald State Park).

According to local districts, Interior Health advises residents and visitors to avoid direct contact with algae flowers.

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As of this morning (August 16), Interior Health is reporting that algal blooms are A cautionary advisory was issued for the cause. #ShuswapLakeSalmon arm segment. Please check the announcement for details.#shuswap #shuswapwater pic.twitter.com/tj5EBMv5ZI

— Shuswap Watershed Council (@ShuswapWater) August 2022 16th

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CSRD Recreational activities, such as swimming, are not recommended in areas where wildflowers are present.

The following safety measures are also recommended:

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  • Drinking water directly from the lake Do Not Consume
  • If your water source is from the Salmon Arm portion of Lake Shuswap, consider using an alternative source for drinking water
  • Alternative drinking water sources for pets and livestock Consider providing

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A list of Interior Health's algae bloom advisories can be found ontheir website.

More information on algal blooms can also be found on Interior Health's website or HealthLinkBC's website.

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