Possible blue-green algae blooms prompts closure of Rogers Cove beach in Peterborough

One of 2 beaches connected Little Lake successful Peterborough, Ont., was ordered closed connected Wednesday pursuing nan find of suspected blue-green algae blooms.

Peterborough Public Health’s h2o testing by unit connected Wednesday reported imaginable blooms astatine Rogers Cove formation connected Maria Street.

Nearby Beavermead Park formation connected Little Lake was besides declared “unsafe” connected Wednesday, indicating higher-than-normal levels of bacteria.

The wellness portion says unsafe levels of germs whitethorn beryllium owed to dense rainfall, ample numbers of waterfowl aliases swimmers aliases precocious winds aliases activity activity.

The Peterborough area had dense rainfall connected Tuesday nighttime into Wednesday arsenic remnants of Hurricane Beryl successful nan U.S. arrived.

“Although a formation whitethorn beryllium unfastened aliases posted arsenic safe, we urge avoiding swimming for astatine slightest 48 hours aft caller dense rainfall aliases if you cannot spot your feet erstwhile opinionated successful nan water,” nan wellness portion stated.

Of nan beaches successful Peterborough County tested weekly, 1 was deemed unsafe connected Wednesday: The Squirrel Creek Conservation Area connected Wallace Point Road successful Otonabee-South Monaghan Township.

The wellness portion besides conducts monthly tests astatine Belmont Lake Beach successful Belmont, Chandos Beach successful North Kawartha, Quarry Bay successful Woodview, White’s Beach and Trent Lakes and Kasshabog Lake successful Havelock. The astir caller results betwixt June 24 to July 3 reported each nan beaches arsenic safe.

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In July 2023, Rogers Cove was closed for an extended play owed to blue-green algae blooms which nan wellness portion warns tin cause eye irritation, tegument rashes and itchy skin. It’s besides vulnerable for pets specified arsenic dogs.