Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Pegasus Lake

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its harmful algal bloom health warning issued for Pegasus Lake.

Recent water testing at Pegasus Lake has shown the quantity of potentially toxic harmful blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) in the lake has reduced and concentrations are now below levels that are of concern to public health.

Dr Claire Salter, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says: “The public will be informed if testing shows that concentrations have increased and there is a risk to public health again.”

For further details visit:
https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/canterbury-region

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