- Blue algae warning in the small dozen-day pond in Nuremberg
Nürnberg warns of dangerous blue-green algae in the Small Dutzend Pond in the Dutzend Pond Park. The city strongly advises against swimming in the water, it said. Contact with the algae can cause health issues.
Especially children and allergy sufferers are at risk
Touching the blue-green algae can cause skin irritation or eye inflammation, especially in children and allergy sufferers. Dogs are also at risk. Warning signs have been posted on site as a precaution.
The rapid growth of the toxic blue-green algae is due to the high nutrient content and relatively high water temperatures in the shallow, still water, the statement said. This happens almost every year.
The harmful effects of the blue-green algae on nature aren't often discussed, but its impact on human health and pets is a serious concern. The nature around the Small Dutzend Pond might be affected by the nutrient imbalance that encourages its growth.
