Posted: Mon 26th Jun 2017

Warning Issued After Blue Green Algae Detected At Acton Park Lake

Wrexham.com for people living in or visiting the Wrexham area
This article is old - Published: Monday, Jun 26th, 2017

A warning has been issued after Blue Green Algae has been detected at Acton Park lake.

In a statement issued today, Wrexham Council have said: “Blue Green Algae can be toxic to humans and animals, if swallowed or if it comes into contact with the skin, therefore no one should enter the lake or allow their pets to come into contact with the water.

“Blue Green Algae is naturally occurring usually during periods of calm warm weather.”

For more information please email Wrexham County Borough Council at [email protected] or Natural Resources Wales on Tel 0300 065 3000



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