Substantial areas of Northern Ireland are now affected by the presence of blue green algae that can be fatal to dogs and potentially challenging to human health.
Mid Ulster District Council is the latest to confirm they have identified the toxic algae in their vicinity, at Ballyronan Marina and Battery Harbour.
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have taken down warning signs about the water in the Lough Melvin area and swapped them for signage urging the public stay away from the water and the shoreline. They have identified three types of blue green algae in the lough and in decomposing matter on land. Six dogs have died after visiting the area in recent days.
