Health Unit

By: Nick Liard

The Sudbury and District Health Unit has confirmed two test samples in area lakes have come back positive for blue-green algae.

Residents of Whitson Lake and McFarlane Lake are now being advised to steer clear of the water, do not use for drinking, swimming and don’t allow pets in the water.

New blooms can also form so all residents should look for blooms in their area.

Blue-green algal blooms have a pea soup appearance and foul smell, and can produce toxins that can lead to liver and nervous system damage.