Health Unit Warns of Blue-Green Algae in Ruscom River

Health unit warns of blue-green algae in Ruscom River

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is warning residents about a blue-green algae bloom in the Ruscom River.

Health unit warns of blue-green algae on Ruscom River

Residents along the Ruscom River are being warned of a blue-green algae bloom that has the potential to become toxic.

News Release: Results Received for Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County | The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

News Release: Results Received for Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County For Immediate ReleaseWednesday, July 23, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. | Windsor-Essex County  The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has received notice that the blue-green algae bloom testing from Ruscom River, noted in our news release on July 18, 2025, has come back with results that are within range to be deemed safe. The testing of blue-green algae identifies if…

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