The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says a bloom of toxin containing blue-green algae has been detected in Lake Nosbonsing

Residents are advised to take several precautions including don’t use the water for cooking and bathing if you use a private water system.

It’s suggested to avoid swimming or other water related activities because that could increase the risk of algae material and toxins contacting your skin or being swallowed.

Be careful if you eat fish caught in the water as blooms can occur and don’t cut the liver or kidneys when filleting and don’t eat them either.

A reminder that boiling the water or using home water treatment devices if you use a private water system won’t destroy the toxins.

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