A Red Alert has been issued for Lake Ainsworth in Lennox head following testing for blue-green algae. There has been a significant increase in algae levels compared to last week.
Currently, the water of the lake is 27 degrees. Swimming is not recommended and water should not be used for primary recreation.
‘Slicks and scums should also be avoided when present as they are areas of concentrated algae and may present a health risk,’ said the Ballina Shire Council in a press release.
Ballina Council is erecting signs to alert lake users and say ‘users should obey all signage’.
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