Bathing place Ludwigsburg closed due to blue algae reports!

Bathing place Ludwigsburg closed due to blue algae reports!

on the popular beach of Ludwigsburg in the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald, there is currently a serious reason for caution. As reported [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vormern/badestelle-ludwigsburg-weg-blaualgen-gesperrt ,Mvregiogswald-214.html), were also identified during regular bathing water control, also known as cyanobacteria. The health department then reacted immediately and blocked the area for bathers.

The formation of blue algae occurs especially in hot temperatures, lots of sun and little wind. This often leads to a clouding of the water, which is shown in an intense greenish or green blue color. If faults or carpets form the water surface, special caution is required and it is advisable to avoid the bathing area. Nicht alle Blaualgen sind gefährlich, doch einige produzieren Giftstoffe, die ernsthafte Gesundheitsrisiken zur Folge haben können, insbesondere für Kinder, Schwangere und Menschen mit geschwächtem Immunsystem, wie meineorte betont.

health risks in contact

Contact with blue-green algae can cause unpleasant symptoms, from skin and mucosal irritation to serious diseases such as gastrointestinal complaints or conjunctivitis. There is a high risk for dogs if they drink the water because this can lead to severe poisoning. The authorities have therefore informed the regulatory office, which is supposed to take care of the development of warning signs to protect bathers.

It is particularly tricky that the sporadic flower of the blue algae is often not noticed in time. The beliefs of experts, such as communicating at the [Health Office Berlin] (https://www.berlin.de/ba-treptow-koepenick/politik-und-verwaltung/aemter/gesundheitamt/infections-atstrophenschutz-und- and-melt-gesundheitung/blaualgen-cyanobacteria-1550496.php) are heavily dependent on wind and weather and can dissolve within a few hours or days.

preventive measures and behavioral recommendations

In order to minimize the risk of contact with the blue algae, it is advisable to regularly check the water quality and stop at official bathing areas that routinely test the water quality. In the event of visible streaks or an atypical water coloring, a bathroom should certainly be refrained from. After swimming, it is advisable to thoroughly shower the body and change the swimwear.

If you feel symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or skin irritation after swimming, you should not hesitate to see a doctor and inform the health department. Security comes first. After all, summer time should not be overshadowed with health problems. For more information, the podcast episode "Baltic Sea badium fun-despite fire jellyfish, algae and vibrions" on NDR 1 Radio MV is recommended-there are more interesting facts about the water fun in summer.