N.S. news: Springfield Lake Beach closed [Video]

Springfield Lake Beach in Middle Sackville, N.S., is closed to recreational use due to a possible blue-green algae bloom.

Some types of blue-green algae are toxin-producing and can pose a risk to people and their pets.

The Halifax Regional Municipality encourages people to:

• avoid contact with the water
• do not swim or wade in any areas where blue-green algae is visible or possible
• keep pets on-leash and do not allow them to consume blue-green algae material
• avoid consuming water from the lake
• avoid consuming fish that has come from the lake

Anyone who comes in contact with blue-green algae blooms, or who ingest water containing blue-green algae blooms, may experience the following symptoms:

• skin irritation
• rash
• sore throat
• sore red eyes
• swollen lips
• fever
• nausea
• vomiting and/or diarrhea

Anyone with the above symptoms should seek medical assistance.

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The municipality says initial testing will be done to determine whether the algae bloom is toxin …