THE Horsham Rural City Council has advised people that Green Lake has closed for recreational use after potentially toxic blue-green algae levels were discovered.
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Samples of water from the lake have been taken for laboratory testing to confirm the species of algae.
The council advises that people who have come into contact with the water should wash affected skin immediately in clean water.
People are also advised not to use the affected water for cooking, drinking, washing or showering. Boiling the affected water will not make it safe to use.
Council staff will continue to monitor the lake for the presence of toxic algae, and update the status as required.
This is the second outbreak of blue-green algae at the lake this month. The lake was closed on January 3 and reopened on January 10.