Algae on Sandy/Canoe Beach Okanagan Lake 2017 (Photo credit: Province of B.C.)
Algae Bloom
Interior Health cautions residents of algae bloom on Nicola Lake
Aug 15, 2022 | 11:16 AM
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MERRITT, B.C. — Interior Health is advising residents and visitors in the Nicola region of an algae bloom on the west portion of Nicola Lake.
In a notice Friday (Aug. 12), Interior Health says the cautionary advisory includes the Nicola Lake Rest Area and Boat launch near Highway 5A, and North Shore near Harmon Estates. A cautionary advisory means that the presence of algae has been confirmed, but testing has not identified toxins, or no testing has been conducted.
During a cautionary advisory, Interior Health recommends avoiding any contact with water and using an alternative drinking water source.
