The CRD has issued a warning against swimming or allowing pets to swim in Beaver Lake after toxic blue-green algae was detected in the water.
Island Health has recently documented a visible blue-green algae bloom in Beaver Lake, known to produce cyanotoxins.
The algae usually produces a blue-green sheen, which appears as surface scum. However, not all blooms are easy to see and toxins can still be present in the water even if you cannot see them.
Ingesting water containing the algae may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans, and can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.
Blue-Green Algae Bloom at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park – There is a blue-green algae bloom at Beaver Lake. People and pets should avoid swimming in the lake. https://t.co/STxSh6FSGV #crdalert
— CRD (@crd_bc) December 12, 2019
