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Published: 18 March 2025
Last Updated: 14 April 2025
Walking the dog in Anderson Park? Keep your furry friend out of the pond! Recent tests show the northern pond has high levels of blue/green algae (cyanobacteria), which can be harmful and might produce toxins.
It's super important to keep dogs away from the water, not just in the pond but also in other areas like Taipo and Saltwater Creek, where we've noticed similar algal blooms. We're keeping a close eye on the situation and carrying out on-going testing.
Blue-green algae can grow quickly in nutrient-rich water, especially when it's warm. Nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen, which come from things like runoff, lawn fertilizer, leaf litter, grass clippings, and pet or wildlife waste, help them thrive. Changes in climate, such as higher temperatures and altered rainfall patterns, also encourage their growth.
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