The Nova Scotia Department of Environment responded to a blue-green algae bloom in Lake Ainslie on July 26. In a series of tweets, the department reminded residents to not swim, drink,
Photograph of Blue Green Algae from Nova Scotia Environment Department
shower, or allow their pets in waters where they can see the bloom.
People who draw water from Lake Ainslie were asked to find an alternate water source while the bloom was present, with the department noting noting well water at area campgrounds is not affected