RSOE EDIS: Australia - Biological Hazard - 2009.12.24

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2009-12-24 04:37:14 - Biological Hazard - Australia EDIS CODE: BH-20091224-24291-AUS Date & Time: 2009-12-24 04:37:14 [UTC] Area: Australia, State of South Australia, Lake Albert, Not confirmed information! Description: Blue-Green algae has bloomed in Lake Albert and health authorities have warned people to avoid contact with it. SA Health's principal water quality adviser, Dr David Cunliffe, said growth of the organisms occurred naturally and could lead to patches of blue-green discoloured water and surface scums. "We're advising people to avoid direct contact with visible surface scums and not to swim in visibly affected waters," he said. "In large numbers, blue-green algae can cause irritations to the skin and eyes and ingestion of the algae can cause stomach upsets. "Dogs are particularly at risk as the organisms can stick to their coat and owners should keep them away from affected water." The name of Hazard: Blue-Green algae Posted:2009-12-24 04:37:14 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu