Toxic blue-green algae in a pond in the South Napa County in California killed two dogsthat swam in the pond. Local officials immediately released an announcement about the ban on swimming in the pond, the pond installed signs.
For a week it already the second was in the Bay Area «flash activity» of toxic algae. Thus, the popular lake Temescal in North-East Oakland, California, also closed to swimming for the same reason. By the way, it is closed for the fourth consecutive year.
The dead dog was floating in the pond near Milton Road, and, most likely, got drunk the poisoned water algae. For people, these blue-green algae does not pose a mortal danger, but nothing good after swimming in such water will not. If you swallow it, it can lead to serious diseases of the liver, kidneys and nervous system. Suddenly it happens, you should immediately consult the doctors.
According to experts, the blue-green toxic algae usually bloom in ponds with stagnant water and plenty of nutrients. Filters, disinfecting tablets and even boiling of such water does not make it safe for drinking.
