Bathing ban on Altmühlsee: Danger from toxic blue algae!

Bathing ban on Altmühlsee: Danger from toxic blue algae!

In the past few days, the summer heat has negatively influenced the water quality at the Altmühlsee. Due to a massive blue -green algae blossom, there was a bathing ban for the Schlungenhof and Muhr am See. According to the information from NN , it is not excluded that health risks can arise from the poisonous cyanobacteria and their metabolic products. A bath warning was also pronounced for the Wald lake.

The dreaded blue algae are actually bacteria and not real algae, but bring health risks with them. Especially in warm, sunny and windless conditions, these microbes multiply in flat waters. In large quantities, they can produce toxic substances that can lead to symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea and in severe cases to respiratory symptoms. People with a weakened immune system, pregnant women and toddlers, as well as NDR

health risks in view

bathers and also their four -legged friends should be particularly careful. The visible signs such as greenish streaks in the water must be taken seriously and can indicate a high risk. The health department advises you to observe the current warnings on site and in any case to use official bathing spots in which the water quality is regularly checked.

Such a critical Situation is particularly associated with the fact that the limited depth of vision in the water also increases the security risk of any rescue operations. The Federal Environment Agency has determined that increased concentrations of cyanobacteria in standing waters can often occur in the summer months, which is due to the climate change and the rising temperatures is.

regular checks

Those responsible take the water quality at the Altmühlsee seriously and carry out regular checks. There are monthly water samples at various bathing areas, including the Altmühlsee and the Hahnenkammsee. The monitoring is carried out on blue -green algae and other contaminants in order to issue measures such as bath warnings or prohibitions as quickly as possible if statutory limit values ​​are exceeded.

The situation is continuously observed and information is provided to the public. Even if the bathing ban for the two beaches has been issued, hope is expressed that the health risks can be minimized again soon. Until then, the bathers have no choice but to stick to the corresponding information and to wait for official approval.