Warning about blue-green algae at Tingwall
BLUE-GREEN algae has been reported in the Tingwall Loch, Shetland Islands Council (SIC) has said.
The council received notification of the algae from Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
Notices will be posted next to the loch warning that contact with algal scum should be avoided, the council said.
Landowners and NHS Shetland have been advised, with no adverse effect on water supplies.
The SIC asked anyone seeking any further information to contact environmental health on 01595 745250 or ehadmin@shetland.gov.uk.
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