Cunard Pond Beach in Spryfield has reopened to swimming following blue-green algae toxin testing.

The Halifax Regional Municipality advised residents the beach was closed for recreational used due to the presence of a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom on July 9th.

On Tuesday, the HRM says test results have now indicated toxin levels are within Health Canada limits and no new blue-green algae material has been observed.

According to the HRM release, “When a blue-green algae bloom or mat is observed, a beach closure is issued and initial testing is done to determine whether the algae bloom is toxin producing. If the algae bloom is not toxin producing, no further testing is required, and the beach will be reopened.

If the algae bloom is toxin producing, further testing will be carried out and the beach will remain closed until blooms have disappeared and post-bloom test results indicate the toxin concentration is within Health Canada guidelines.”

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