Suspicious algae blooms have been noticed in several watercourses in Strömsund municipality in recent days. Therefore, Strömsund municipality advises against swimming where the water is cloudy or where colored accumulations of algae can be seen. Cold soups should be avoided and bathers are asked to be especially careful with children and pets, as children and animals are more sensitive.
It has not yet been established whether the observations made are algal blooms, but as some algae secrete toxins that can lead to poisoning symptoms with eye and skin irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Even in previous summers there have been alarms about algae blooms in watercourses in Strömsund municipality.