Elk Lake in Saanich. Photo courtesy Google.
The Capital Regional District said Thursday morning an advisory remains in effect at Elk Lake in Saanich for positive tests of toxic blue-green algae.
In an advisory, the CRD is asking people to avoid the water and keep animals on a leash until the advisory is lifted.
UPDATE: Elk Lake Tests Positive for Toxic Blue-Green Algae – As of Jan 31, the advisory remains in effect. Please avoid swimming and keep animals on a leash until the advisory is lifted. https://t.co/XaTIqdwe1X #crdalert
— CRD (@crd_bc) January 31, 2019
The CRD says water samples taken from Eagle Beach at Elk Lake tested positive for the type of blue-green algae that produces harmful cyanotoxins.
The CRD did lift a similar advisory Thursday morning for neighbouring Beaver Lake, with sample tests showing negative results for blue-green algae.
RESOLVED: Testing underway for blue-green algae at Beaver Lake – Water sample test results at Beaver Lake are negative for the toxins from blue-green algae https://t.co/JpupH6GN62 #crdalert
— CRD (@crd_bc) January 31, 2019
The CRD began testing samples from Beaver Lake Tuesday.
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