BELWOOD – The beach at Belwood Lake Conservation Area has closed after the presence of a suspected blue-green algae bloom was observed.
In a news release, the GRCA says the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit have been notified.
The GRCA consulted with WDG Public Health who has recommended a beach closure due to the observation of suspected blue-green algae impacting the swimming area.
The GRCA says the beach, part of a one-acre spring-fed quarry within the conservation area, is now closed.
The closure is expected to be in effect until after the algae bloom has dispersed. Belwood Lake Conservation Area visitors and recreational users are reminded to obey posted signage, and should implement the following additional safety measures
- Keep children and pets away from the algae.
- Avoid contact with the algae.
- Don’t eat fish from the water body.
- Don’t use the water for drinking or any other purpose.
Anyone with health-related questions may contact the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit.
