The health authority in the Vogtland district has detected an increased amount of blue-green algae in the Pirk reservoir and has advised against swimming in the water. This is according to a statement from the Vogtlandkreis district office. According to the statement, the first streaks of green algae were discovered at the end of July during checks on the banks of the water. As a result, water samples were taken by the public health department last week. The analyses confirmed the suspicion.
The health authority advises caution. If cloudy water or green streaks appear, people should not bathe there. Dogs should also refrain, as they are particularly sensitive.
