The four ponds are frequently used for recreational activities such as boating and swimming. The Canadian Guidelines for Recreational Water Quality state that water with blue-green surface scum or blue-green algae should be avoided.

Blue-green algae blooms rely on elevated nutrient levels and sunlight to grow. Increases in any or all of these factors could lead to an algae bloom. Algae blooms typically occur late in summer when water temperatures are higher. The blooms in these ponds will dissipate as cooler water and seasonal temperatures persist.

Once the　final report　is available, it will be posted on the　Water Resources Division Web site at www.env.gov.nl.ca/env/Env/water_resources.asp

For more information about blue-green algae, visit Health Canada�s Web site at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/water-eau/drink-potab/cyanobacteria-cyanobacteries_e.html