Blue algae warning on the bodden: Danger for bathing for children and pregnant women!
Blue algae warning on the bodden: Danger for bathing for children and pregnant women!
With temperatures up to 34 degrees Celsius, the weather in Greifswald is currently ideal for jumping into the cool water. But Baden is not the same as swimming, because increased concentrations of blue algae (cyanobacteria) were found in the Ludwigsburg bathing area. Health offices urgently warn of the health risks, which can be significant for children, pregnant women and immunocompromised people. Visible signs such as greenish cloudiness, algae carpets and musty smell are serious warning signals that should not be ignored. Anyone who feels symptoms such as skin irritation, nausea or diarrhea after contact with burdened water should act promptly. The beaches in Lubmin, Loissin and Eldena, which are currently harmless, are recommended as safe alternatives to bathing, the Ostsee-Zeitung .
But what exactly are blue -green algae? Despite the name, they are not algae, but bacteria. Especially in warm, dry weather conditions as well as little wind and a lot of sunshine, they multiply in water, which leads to the formation of greenish or blue-green colored water and unpleasant smells. According to ndr it can even result in severe poisoning if large amounts of the contaminated water are swallowed up, which lead to paralysis and suffocation in extreme cases can.
How to protect yourself
The symptoms of poisoning are similar to the usual clinical pictures that can occur after contact with blue algae: nausea, diarrhea, swollen mucous membranes and even respiratory diseases. Small children and people with a weakened immune system are particularly at risk. Dogs can also damage loaded water through contact with contaminated water. It is therefore advisable to find out about the water quality before bathing and to prefer public bathing spots that are regularly checked, as can be found on the Federal Major Map of the Environmental Office. In addition, local media and health authorities provide information about warnings and bathing bans, and you should take that seriously, as the Pharmacies Umschau
economic challenges
Another point that ensures conversation in the city is the lack of personnel in the civil engineering and green space office. Currently, only 20 of the required 29 employees are deployed, while a specialist company is working on a new green area concept. The maintenance of the green areas over three square kilometers remains a challenge.
In addition, the Zinnowitz water resord alerts typical dangers on the beaches and indicates that 75 % of the missions are on land, often due to underestimated risks. Safety awareness is the be -all and end -all to avoid injuries.
Finally, it remains to be said: Whether when bathing or in everyday life - caution is better than forbearance! Whether in the waters or in the business, the coming weeks in Greifswald have some challenges available, which can be mastered with the right information and preparation.
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