ALGAL TOXIN LEVELS REDUCE IN ARGYLL AND BUTE LOCHS

All sea lochs which have been affected by raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins in the past few months are now open.

Loch Striven reopened on Tuesday (September 1), West Loch Tarbert on Wednesday (Septemebr 2) and Loch Scridain on Mull reopened yesterday (September 3).

Monitoring work undertaken by Argyll and Bute’s Environmental Health service has identified that levels of these toxins have now reduced in all areas.

The Council continues to carry out weekly monitoring at all sites, as algal blooms are a natural occurrence which are liable to recur.

For further information, please contact the Protective Services team on 01631 567920.