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11 August 2010

Blue Green Algae Detected at Acton Lake

Following tests by the Environment Agency on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council a bloom of Blue Green Algae has been detected at Acton Park lake. Blue Green Algae can be toxic to humans and animals, if swallowed or if it comes into contact with the skin, therefore no one should enter the lake or allow their pets to come into contact with the water. Blue Green Algae is naturally occurring usually during periods of calm warm weather.

For more information please call Wrexham County Borough Council on Tel 01978 298989 or the Environment Agency on Tel 08708 506 506.

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