Blue algae alarm! District warns of dangerous bathing in Neuruppin

Blue algae alarm! District warns of dangerous bathing in Neuruppin

In the Neuruppin region, there is currently a serious concern: mass accumulation of blue -green algae at several bathing areas that should not only ensure fun and relaxation, but also bring potential health risks with them. Current warnings published by the Ostprignitz-Ruppin health department urgently recommend bathing in the affected waters. The bathing zones in Gnewikow, on the regatta road in Neuruppin and in Buskow am Ruppiner See, where the controls have shown serious abnormalities, are particularly critical. According to [MAZ-ONLINE.de] (https://www.maz-online.de/lokales/ostprignitz-ruppin/neuruppin/ostprignitz-ruppin-blaualgen-in-hre- Landkreis-OPR-RAET-VOM-BADEN-AB-ULBND7LVAGGBRMXYI53KLT6A24.HTML) with weakened immune system, toddlers and pregnant women.

The health effects of blue algae should not be underestimated. Contact with these cyanobacteria can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and skin and mucosal irritation. In particularly severe cases, respiratory diseases can even occur. An analysis of the quality of water, which takes place according to the Brandenburg bathing water regulation, shows that the depth of vision in many places has been severely restricted in the past few months, which only tightens the situation. For example, a visual depth of less than 0.5 meters was found on Lake Borker, which is disadvantageous for security.

affected bathing areas

A look at the list of bathing spots concerned shows the massiveness of the problem:

• gnewikow
• Regattastraße in Neuruppin
• Buskow am Ruppiner See
• Borker See
• Großer Baalsee near Wittstock
• Autobahnsee in Tarmow
• Jahnbad and seaside resort in Alt Ruppin
• bathing spots at the Burgwall and at the Hotel Waldfrieden in Neuruppin

In addition to the deteriorated view from water, which is particularly critical of Lake Bork and on several other waters, it can be seen that blue -green algae flowers occur particularly during the warm summer months at high temperatures. The nutrient absorption, in particular phosphorus, plays a crucial role in which the effects of climate change underlines the water quality, as also environmental-samt.de determines.

recommendations for the population

It is important that the population takes the warnings seriously and informs about the current situation. The responsible bodies have taken responsive measures by putting signs on the contaminated bathing spots. For everyone who goes close to water despite the warnings: keep a distance from the algae -pruning areas and become aware that even unobtrusive waters are not always safe, especially for health symptoms that should be clarified immediately.

For an overview of the current conditions and further information about the bathing spots, a look at the website maz-online.de and the links for further information so as not to leave your own security.