Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) In Chamcook Lake

With The Recent blue-green Algae found in Chamcook Lake all users of that municipal water supply are being advised that the Department of Health and the Department of Environment have been notified by Saint Andrerws Town officials that they had received a few complaints about the smell of tap water and that the algae bloom at Chamcook Lake with the increased winds that have  pushed the algae down to the intake end of the lake.

A visual inspection at the plant indicated that a small number of colonies were in the raw water, however, no colonies were observed in the treated water.

As a precautionary measure the Department of Health is asking users who notice a change in the color, taste or odor in their water supply or who are a dialysis patient or dialysis treatment provider to seek an alternative source of water for consumption and dialysis until we are in receipt of test results from the samples taken in the past two days.

The Department of Health, Department of Environment, and the town of St. Andrews are working together to ensure your water supply is not affected by this blue green algae bloom. The department of Health will issue advisories to the public where necessary to protect public health.

Towns Ready For Earl

Hurricane Earl's potential impact on Atlantic Canada is broadening. Tide News Spoke with Charlotte The Isles MLA and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet and he tells us he took time off of the campaign trail yesterday to speak with members of municipality's in the area to go over their action plans..
Doucet was on Grand Manan yesterday and spoke with member from their EMO and The Department Of Public Safety and says they are prepared for Earl.

Lee Johnson Director Of Operation for The Town Of St. Stephen says we are prepared as the fire department will be on hand 24, generator's are in place for back up water and St. Stephen Public works are on call for anything flooding or downed trees the weather may bring our way...

The Chief Administrative & Development Officer for The Town Of Saint Andrews tells us they have emergency plans in place and reminds they can call the emergency line at 529-5120.

The Mayor of Blacks Harbour is reminding everyone to do their part in the community by checking on your neighbours or seniors in the area before and after the storm. Emergency plans are in place and ready to go if needed for Blacks Harbour.