Presence of Toxic Microcystin Found at Turtle Lake
Most recent update:
Previously effected shores at sunset view and pelican shores came back good.
Previous Update:
Notice to All Turtle Lake Saskatchewan Residents and Visitors.
Water samples collected by the Turtle Lake Watershed at selected lake beaches from August 9 – 12 have now been analyzed and the results released by the Roy Romanow Laboratory to Saskatchewan Public Health and Saskatchewan Water Security.
The test results identify the presence of the toxin Microcystin, at levels exceeding Health Canada’s Guidelines for recreational use, at Golden Sands Beach, Sunset View Beach, and Pelican Shore.
Microcystin is a toxin that may be released at high levels by specific algae species during an “algae bloom” like the bloom Turtle Lake has experienced this summer.
Additional water tests have been and will continue to be taken to accurately assess the water quality of Turtle Lake. It is important to understand that changes in temperature, wind, and algae life stages can cause algae blooms to disappear as fast as they appear. Until further testing shows the water to be safe at Golden Sands Beach, Sunset View Beach, and Pelican Shore the public is advised to follow the Saskatchewan Public Heath Guidelines as shown in attachment.
For additional information contact the Saskatchewan Public Health office in North Battleford at 1-888-298-0202
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