Source: Daniella Ponticelli, CBC News, July 25, 2019
Shimmering, foamy blooms develop quickly and typically last up to three weeks
Weeks of hot weather have cooked up the perfect conditions for algae blooms in Saskatchewan.
People are being warned not to swim in or drink affected water, which may cause a sore throat, red skin, cramps and diarrhea.
The blue-green algae blooms, that appear like a shimmering, foamy pea-soup substance, often form in lakes and reservoirs with shallow, slow-moving or still water with sufficient nutrients.
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