19/08/2021
So I have been reliable told that the blue green Algae is clearly all the around Lochore Meadows now. 😢 please keep all your puppers out of the loch for now. ###
+++ UPDATED INFORMATION +++
Blooms of suspected blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) have been noted at:
🔵Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy
🔵Clatto Reservoir, Cupar
🔵Lochore Meadows, Lochore
🔵Loch Gelly.
Blue-green algae pose risks to public and animal health when they form blooms and scums in freshwater in warm summer months.
In people, exposure to the blue-green algae toxins may cause skin rashes and more severe symptoms if swallowed.
Dogs are also at risk if they drink the water, or lick their coats after swimming; exposure may be fatal or lead to severe symptoms requiring very rapid vet treatment.
Please keep yourselves and your dogs away from affected water bodies.
Further information and advice can be found at www.fife.gov.uk/bluegreenalgae
