Lake Okaro. FILE
The algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Okaro in December has now been lifted.
Medical Officer of Health, Dr Phil Shoemack said results of water testing by Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirmed that the levels of blue-green algae in Lake Okaro had subsided.
Despite Lake Okaro now being
within safe levels, Dr Shoemack would like to remind the public that the health warning for Lake Rotoehu, issued February 16, remains in place.
"The health warning for Lake Rotoehu means that people should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water."
Latest sampling also shows some algal bloom activity in Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti.
