Blue-green algae in West Yell

Adam Guest July 1, 2016 0

Environmental Health has received notification from SEPA that Blue Green Algae is present in the Lochans at Ness of Sound, West Yell.

Shetland Islands Council said notices have been posted in the local shop and next to the loch warning that contact with algal scum should be avoided.

The SIC added adjoining landowners and fishing interests have been advised of the situation, as has NHS Shetland.

At this stage there is no adverse effect on water supplies.

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Reporter for The Shetland Times. I have also worked as a senior news reporter at The Press and Journal, The Barnsley Chronicle and as a freelance reporter for The Doncaster Free Press. Alongside news reporting I specialise in music and sports journalism. Pork pie lover.

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