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Attention bathers: Risk from blue-green algae and cercariae in Saxony!
Warnings about blue-green algae and cercariae in Saxony's waters: Health authorities advise against swimming, especially for children and sensitive people.
Attention bathers: Risk from blue-green algae and cercariae in Saxony!
The summer heat in Saxony not only created a beach atmosphere, but also severely affected the quality of bathing water in the quarry lakes and dams. Current reports from mdr.de show that the Bautzen dam alone has been affected by a massive increase in blue and green algae since the beginning of July. Health authorities strongly warn against swimming in infected waters, as swallowing blue-green algae can cause health problems such as nausea, diarrhea and even vomiting.
Children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. The Bautzen Health Department even advises people to avoid swimming in areas with green cloudiness or visible streaks. Children should be very careful when playing or splashing around in the affected areas saechsische.de reported. Animals that bathe in the water are also at risk from the toxic algae.
Dangers from cercariae
Another problem that spoils bathing fun are cercariae, larvae of a type of fluke that particularly affect waterfowl. In the Dresden-Mockritz natural pool there is an increase in cercariae due to a change in the weather. That's why the operators are closing for two days to take measures to combat these annoying pests. Cercariae can cause so-called “bathroom dermatitis,” which manifests itself as itchy, red wheals.
The current situation is tense, as things are not looking any better in other regions of Saxony. The Deetz pond and the Mulde reservoir are affected by blue-green algae and the responsible authorities recommend that you avoid swimming here too. How freipresse.de Reportedly, a similar picture is also feared in the Bleiloch reservoir near Schleiz.
The days are summery warm - the German Weather Service predicts temperatures over 30 degrees for the next few days. But it is precisely this heat that seems to promote the development of blue-green algae, which is why the health authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely. However, experts hope that the water quality will improve soon.
As long as the warnings remain in place, bathers and leisure enthusiasts should think carefully about where they want to refresh themselves. Regardless of the water situation, you can also stay active and indulge in the summer mood in the leisure attractions around the Bautzen reservoir, such as the high ropes course or mini golf course.