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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) in Inland Waters: Assessment and Control of Risks to Public Health
Suggested text for warning notices Annex H
TEMPORARY/PERMANENT* WARNING NOTICE
BLUE-GREEN ALGAL BLOOMS
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THIS WATER.
SWALLOWING THE WATER OR ALGAL SCUM CAN CAUSE STOMACH UPSETS OR MORE SERIOUS HEALTH EFFECTS.
CONTACT WITH THE WATER OR WITH 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.
NOTICE POSTED ON: | <DATE> |
EFFECTIVE UNTIL**: | <DATE> |
NOTICE POSTED BY: | <NAME OF ORGANISATION> |
| <ADDRESS> |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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*AS APPROPRIATE | **FOR TEMPORARY NOTICES ONLY |
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