Blue-green algae can be tricky to spot, how to recognize it
Published on Jun. 12, 2023, 3:25 PM
It's not as easy as you might think to see blue-green algae in the water. The toxic substance can be identified with these tips. The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman reports.
If you take your pet out for summer walks along the lake, it's the last thing you want to see.
Blue-green algae comes in many forms and usually occurs when the weather has been sunny and warm for a stretch after a heavy rainfall.
Elizabeth Kennedy is a water expert who breaks down what it looks like and what to do if you spot it in the video above.
Header photo courtesy of Department of Environment and Climate Change
