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Due to the spread of blue-green algae, which causes dangerous symptoms, it was necessary to ban bathing on two free beaches in the county of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén.
The quality of the natural waters designated for bathing is regularly checked every season by the county government office, which is responsible for public health, he pointed out. a boon.hu. This is how it happened this year as well, which highlighted that the truly rare the water of Lake Arló, located in a beautiful natural environment, is currently not suitable for bathing.
The Public Health Department of the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Government Office ordered the suspension of the operation of the spa due to the proliferation of cyanobacteria.
Bathing is dangerous for your health
Dr. István Vámos, mayor of Arló, told the portal that the heat of the last few weeks did not favor the water quality. However, on August 8, they will take a sample of the water again, so they are confident that by then there will be precipitation, the temperature will change, and the biological balance will be restored.
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As is known, cyanobacteria, that is the toxins produced by blue-green algae not only affect aquatic life, but can also be dangerous for the human body. Blue-green algae entering the nose, airways and eyes with the water spray
they can cause mucosa disorders and asthmatic symptoms.
Bathers may experience skin irritation in case of surface contact, and ingestion of contaminated water may cause fever, vomiting and diarrhoea. The latter is a phenomenon that is especially common in children and often causes serious problems, according to the Press Service of the BAZ County Government Office.
It is also forbidden to bathe in the water of Bortó
Located at the gate of Tokaj-Hegyalja, in the triangle of Mád, Mezőzombor and Bodrogkeresztúr, it is suitable for both fishing and bathing, also called Borto A bathing ban was also ordered on the beach of Lake Dorgó due to the proliferation of cyanobacteria. It is not yet known when there might be a chance to lift the ban.
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2024-08-13 14:45:55
