Beach Boulevard beach in Hamilton closes due to blue-green algae

Hamilton public health has confirmed the presence of toxic blue-green algae at the Beach Boulevard Beach. 

The discovery has prompted public health to close the beach from public access effective immediately, with warning signs posted on site and the closure remaining in effect until the algae subsides. 

This closure comes in addition to the existing one at Pier 4 Park, where blue-green algae is also present this summer. 

Hamilton Public Health Services has closed Beach Boulevard beach due to the confirmed presence of toxin-producing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).

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— City of Hamilton (@cityofhamilton) August 27, 2024

Hamilton residents are advised to stay away from the water and swimming areas at the Beach Boulevard beach or Pier 4 Park beach and wash themselves off immediately with clean water if they do come into contact with any of the contaminated water. 

Some of the health impacts that can result from blue-green algae exposure include skin irritation, rashes, sore throat, swollen lips, sore red eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. 

If you have been exposed to blue-green algae and experience any of these symptoms, contact your primary care provider immediately. 

The City of Hamilton emphasizes that the blue-green algae does not affect the safety of the city’s drinking water. 

Read more here. 

Lead image: map data via Google Maps (2017)

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