A health warning has been issued for Pegasus Lake after the discovery of toxic blue-green algae. (File photo)Canterbury District Health Board is warning residents of North Canterbury’s Pegasus to stay out of the area’s lake – for the sixth summer in a row. Medical Officer of Health Cheryl Brunton issued a public health warning for Pegasus Lake on Monday after toxic blue-green algae, also known as planktonic cyanobacteria, was found there. Brunton said locals should avoid the lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted. READ MORE:* Warning issued after potentially toxic algae discovered in Canterbury river* Health warning issued after potentially toxic algae found in Selwyn River* Toxic algae warnings in South Canterbury rivers“If you experience any of these symptoms visit your doctor immediately and please let [them] know if you have had contact with the lake water.”No one should drink from the lake at any time, Brunton said, as boiling the water does not remove the toxin.

Source: Stuff November 30, 2020 05:26 UTC