Advisory for Surprise Lake, Ontario

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Surprise Lake

Type: Cyanobacteria Bloom  -  Active

Issued: 8/17/2023

Details:

8/17/23 Analysis confirms toxins in Blue-green algae n Surprise lake.

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected June 19 from Surprise Lake. The MECP is conducting toxin analysis on the water sample. However, it is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated, regardless of the toxin analysis