The Health Unit would like to advise the public that blue-green algae has been found in Pickerel Lake in Armour Township south of North Bay. The geographic location of the algae is N 45.68400 W -79.31744.
Because of the blue-green algae, immediately follow these safety measures:
- Do not use the water. This includes: drinking, cooking, bathing, brushing teeth, and water sports. Note: Using a private water system or boiling the water will NOT destroy the toxins.
- Do not swim where there is blue-green algae.
- Some toxins can build up in fish and shellfish. Do not eat the liver, kidneys and other organs. Be careful not to cut the organs when filleting. Limit the amount of fish flesh you eat.
- The blue-green algae may float or sink to the bottom of the lake and you may not see it.
- Even when blue-green algae has disappeared, toxins can remain in the water for a long time.
- The Health Unit and the District Office of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change cannot confirm when the water is safe to use.
