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Blue-green algae confirmed in Spiggie Loch, Dunrossness
['Shetland Islands Council']
www.shetland.gov.uk
Shetland Islands Council's Environmental Health Team has received notification that blue-green algae is present in Spiggie Loch.
Some blue-green algae may give rise to adverse medical effects - but not always.
Toxic algae have caused deaths of livestock and dogs.
The treatment of water supplies removes blue-green algae, and additional treatment may be applied to destroy or remove toxins should they arise.
For further information please contact Environmental Health on 01595 745250 or by email