Keeping Children and Pets Away: "Blue Algae" in Lake Eder Harbours Dangers for Health when Contacting Water

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Within the framework of routine water investigations by the Health Service of the district Waldeck-Frankenberg, increased concentrations of cyanobacteria were found at the beach bath in Rehbach in Lake Eder, colloquially known as "blue algae".

hessenschau.de

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In Hesse the bathing bans are increasing because of blue algae. In the Edersee swimming is currently not recommended, at other lakes even a complete ban applies.

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The authorities advise against bathing in the water and warn against health hazards. Other lakes in Hesse are also affected. What to pay attention to.

LVZ - Leipziger Volkszeitung

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In central Germany, despite summer temperatures, bathing must be avoided in some places, because the water quality is not right. The current heat ensures increased bacterial propagation.

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Leipzig - The sudden weather change and the rising temperatures are currently causing an increasing problem in Saxon waters: Bad bathing water quality due to blue algae and Zerkaria. Waters such as the Deetzer pond and the Muldestausee are particularly affected, where the district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld expressly advises bathers from swimming.The blue algae, which are favored by the high temperatures, can cause health damage and make bathing dange…