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24th of December 2007
24.12.2007 - Health Warning Lifted: Lake Rotoiti and Kaituna River
The health warning issued on 13 December 2007 for Lake Rotoiti and Kaituna River has been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health.
Weekly monitoring of the Lake and River has confirmed that the algal bloom which affected the eastern area of Lake Rotoiti and Kaituna River has fallen back to safe levels.
Medical Officer of Health, Dr Jim Miller says that “this is good news for recreational users of the area before the holidays, but this Lake has had a number of blooms over the years so users should remain cautious. If water looks discoloured, there is a scum on the surface or the water smells unusual - don’t go in.”
Routine monitoring will continue and good up-to-date information on recreational water quality is available on the Environment Bay of Plenty website www.envbop.govt.nz/water/water.asp
For more information please contact:
Toi Te Ora - Public Health
Medical Officer of Health
Dr Jim Miller
07 577 3789
021 223 2753
On-call Health Protection Officer
Toi Te Ora – Public Health
Rotorua
07 349 3522
Environment Bay of Plenty
Environmental Scientist
Matthew Bloxham
0800 368 267
021 190 2601
www.envbop.govt.nz
