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Health advisory issued for Alberta’s Muriel Lake where blue-green algae is present

Boiling water won't remove toxins, Alberta Health Services cautions

May 4, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


Bonnyville, Alta. – A blue-green algae bloom advisory has been issued for Muriel Lake. According to Alberta Health Services, the advisory will remain in effect until further notice. The agency has advised that boiling water from the lake will not remove any of the toxins present. Lakeland Today report | READ MORE

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