There is a blue-green algal bloomnow occurring in Loch An Tuimpan, Point (at Portvoller). Swallowing the water or algal scum can cause stomach upsets or more serious health effects. Contact with the water or algal scum can cause skin problems. It is a sensible precaution for you, your children and your animals to avoid contact with the scum and the water close to it. For further information, contact the Social and Community Services Department, Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar, Stornoway, Tel No. (01851) 709396
What a lovely curse the term "algal scum" makes!
ReplyDeleteI deliberately avoided the word 'scum' in the post title, but you're absolutely right, Barney lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up....literally.....RJG
ReplyDeleteOch no problem for me- I swim like that anyway...
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