Environment Alert
Pier 4 Park Beach & Christie Lake Conservation Area Beach closed due to blue-green algae
City of Hamilton Public Health Services has confirmed the presence of toxin-producing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) at the Pier 4 Park beach & Christie Lake Conservation Area Beach.
Contact with blue-green algae should be avoided due to the potential health risks associated with it. Residents and visitors are advised to:
- Avoid all contact with the water along the shoreline.
- If you do come in contact with the water, wash yourself off as soon as possible with clean water.
- Do not swim or wade (or allow your pets to swim or wade) in any areas where blue-green algae is visible.
The presence of blue-green algae at Hamilton-area public beaches serves as a strong indicator that blue-green algae can be present within the broader watershed.
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