Health advisory in effect over blue-green algae bloom in Milk River Ridge

A health advisory is in effect for Milk River Ridge reservoir after a blue-green algae bloom was found in the water.

NewsGreater Manchester NewsRadcliffeInvestigations are being carried out16:26, 11 Aug 2026An ‘unidentified substance’ has been seen to have turned the River Irwell a ‘milky green’ colour.‌Thought to have started in the Rectory Lane area of Radcliffe, the contamination spread downstream in large quantities, pictures fir

Attention swimmers: health authorities warn against bathing at some Baltic Sea beaches due to blue-green algae, which can cause skin irritation and stomach problems.