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Algae blooms in Thousand Islands area are potentially harmful: health unit
Untreated surface water not safe to drink
August 5, 2022 By Ground Water Canada
Kingston, Ont. – Potentially harmful blue-green algae blooms have presented themselves in Leeds and Thousand Islands. As such, the Lanark District Health Unit has issued a warning to area residents to exercise caution around any water bodies where the blooms are found. The health unit warns people who use surface water for drinking to be cautious, adding surface water is never safe without proper treatment. I Heart Radio report | READ MORE
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