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Blue-Green Algae Bloom Advisory For Smith’s Bay In City Of Orillia

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Residents and visitors to Smith’s Bay in the City of Orillia are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.

Many species of blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) have the potential to produce toxins that are harmful to the health of humans and animals. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is recommending all persons take the following precautions around waterways where blue-green algae is visible:

Symptoms following contact or consuming toxins from a blue-green algae bloom can include skin, eye or throat irritation, breathing difficulties, headaches, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms can be more serious if water is swallowed in large quantities.

The health unit and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks will continue to work together to monitor the algal bloom and will provide updates on our website.

For more information about blue-green algae visit smdhu.org/algae or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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