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29th of March 2010
29.3.2010 - Health warning lifted for lake Rotorua
The health warning issued on 5 March 2010 for Lake Rotorua has been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health.
Monitoring of the lake has confirmed that the algal bloom which affected the lake has fallen back to acceptable levels. Environment Bay of Plenty will continue routine monitoring.
“As we have many recreational waters in the area, the sampling points are limited. Blooms can also occur quite quickly in the right conditions, so it is always safest to check the water before you get in.” says Dr Jim Miller, Medical Officer of Health. “Look before you leap; if the water looks discoloured, smells unusual, or if there is scum on the surface of lakes or on the beds of rivers, swim or play somewhere else”
The health warning for Lake Rotoehu remains in place.
