Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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Start date: November 20, 2023
End date: November 21, 2023
Time: 12:00 am
Stoppages & Restrictions

Blue Green Algae
Starts At: Upper Foulridge Reservoir
Ends At: Lower Foulridge Reservoir

ADVICE (4pm Monday 20 November 2023 until further notice)

WARNING – Blue Green Algae

HEALTH HAZARD

at: Foulridge Reservoir

A suspected bloom of blue-green algae has been found in this water.

Swallowing the water or algal scum can cause stomach upsets or more serious health effects.

Contact with the water or with algal scum can cause skin or eye problems.

It is a sensible precaution for you, your children and your animals to avoid contact with the scum and the water close to it.

Please note the location of the suspected algal bloom may change as a result of wind and water movement.


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