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Water worries continue to mount for the City of Wellington, not just with water levels, but now with Blue Algae. The City was contacted Sunday about the problem.
"It was noticed, that it appeared to be blue algae in one of the coves," City Manger, Gus Collins said. "So we immediately closed the lake yesterday for any kind of recreation use." That means no swimming, and no vehicles of any kind, due to the potential harm Blue Algae can pose towards humans.
Collins said the watery menace was seen in two coves and the issue has been reported to the state. Testing did show a form of toxic Blue Algae, but the City is taking added proaction in making sure water is still safe for people to drink.
"We can treat water safely...we've made those changes," Collins continued. "We lowered our intake, there may be a slight smell from the water, but it is 100 percent safe." Blue Algae is thought to be a result of stagnant water, and high temperatures. In the mean time, the water is continuing to be tested every two hours.
"Hopefully we'll have some wind, rain and lower temperatures which will eliminate the Blue Algae," Collins said.
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Water worries continue to mount for the City of Wellington, not just with water levels, but now with Blue Algae. The City was contacted Sunday about the problem.
"It was noticed, that it appeared to be blue algae in one of the coves," City Manger, Gus Collins said. "So we immediately closed the lake yesterday for any kind of recreation use." That means no swimming, and no vehicles of any kind, due to the potential harm Blue Algae can pose towards humans.
Collins said the watery menace was seen in two coves and the issue has been reported to the state. Testing did show a form of toxic Blue Algae, but the City is taking added proaction in making sure water is still safe for people to drink.
"We can treat water safely...we've made those changes," Collins continued. "We lowered our intake, there may be a slight smell from the water, but it is 100 percent safe." Blue Algae is thought to be a result of stagnant water, and high temperatures. In the mean time, the water is continuing to be tested every two hours.
"Hopefully we'll have some wind, rain and lower temperatures which will eliminate the Blue Algae," Collins said.
For the latest breaking news, stay with The Wellington Daily News.
To comment on this story, send an email to my2cents@wellingtondailynews.com
