Blue-green algae are just one of a number of algal species that live naturally in inland waters. But when conditions are just right – still water, too much nutrient (phosphate), calm, hot and sunny weather – they reproduce rapidly and very quickly out-compete other plant life to dominate the lake causing scums
and blooms. The algae are unsightly and can be toxic to people and pets.
To know more and what to look out for click
here.
Please note this information applies to all bodies of still inland waters, not just those in the Lake District.
Canoe England wishes to acknowledge the usefulness of this informative publication by Nurture Lakeland.