New signs illustrate harmful algal blooms

For beaches where toxin levels exceed safe limits, two new, color-coded, diamond-shaped signs will be posted: -- An orange sign -- a recreational public health advisory -- will be posted at beaches when toxin levels exceed the recommended threshold, warning individuals who are elderly or very young...

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Published inMcClatchy - Tribune Business News
Main Author Harrison, Tom
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 01.05.2012
Subjects
Algae
Aquatic ecosystems
Lakes
Signs
State parks
Stormwater
Water pollution
Water quality
Grand Lake
United States > US
Ohio
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Summary:For beaches where toxin levels exceed safe limits, two new, color-coded, diamond-shaped signs will be posted: -- An orange sign -- a recreational public health advisory -- will be posted at beaches when toxin levels exceed the recommended threshold, warning individuals who are elderly or very young and people with compromised immune systems that swimming or wading is not recommended.