05/01/2024
🚧 HEALTH WARNING - LAKE HOOD 🚧
Te Whatu Ora ‐ Waitaha Canterbury has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Hood
People and animals, particularly dogs, should avoid contact with the water until the health warning has been lifted.
People are advised to avoid contact with the downstream water bodies.
Environment Canterbury monitors the lake weekly during summer and the public will be advised of any changes in water quality that are of public health significance.