When coming into contact with stains, it is key to wash / EL DIA
The Buenos Aires Undersecretary of Water Resources ordered the orange alert for the presence of cyanobacteria for spas on the banks of the Río de la Plata in Berisso and Ensenada. The danger map for these organisms also includes other points south of the Conurbano and several lagoons in the Province.
The most affected areas are, according to the agency, the coasts of Río Santiago, Palo Blanco, La municipal and La Balandra, in Berisso. Meanwhile, in the case of Ensenada, La Pérgola, Mirador 2, the Fishing Club and the Santiago River area bordering the Regatas Club are designated as risk areas.
In the Region, Magdalena was also located with that position, where danger is warned in the Magdalena and Atalaya spas.
An orange alert means a medium risk in the water, where it is seen as a bright green color on the surface. Also, in the sand.
BETTER NOT TO COME CLOSE TO LA MANCHA
Cyanobacteria accumulate in the water column or on the surface, but not in a continuous layer. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid contact with green stains, wash with clean water in case of entering the river or lagoon.
In addition, it is recommended not to consume food that comes from the body of water and pay special attention to children and pets.
Cyanobacteria are organisms that generally live in water and are blue-green in color. Some species can be harmful to health.
As reported by the Province, the most common health effects are: vomiting, diarrhea, headache, muscle weakness and skin allergies.
If you smell or observe color in the water, do not make contact.
It was recommended to consult the nearest health center in the case of poisoning.
As evaluated by the Undersecretariat, the environmental conditions of most of the inland lagoons are in a state of known water stress (downpour/drought), which can accentuate the conditions, which is why the Early Warning System manages the risk of occurrence with a preventive profile.
Meanwhile, the low-risk yellow alert includes the Chascomús lagoon (Muelle, Punta Norte, San José and Puerto Aventura), the Gómez-Espigón de Junín lagoon; Rocha de Chacabuco Lagoon; Laguna San Antonio and the Chifle de Benito Juárez; Laguna Hinojo de Trenque Lauquen, the Río Salado in Roque Pérez; Laguna el Paraíso in Laprida and the San Antonio de Areco spa.
SOUTH OF THE CONURBAN
On the other hand, the El Pejerrey Club sites in Quilmes, Avellaneda and Balneario Hudson de Berazategui also have low risk.
The Buenos Aires agency indicated that the site gba.gob.ar/cyanobacteria is available for consultation (there is a daily update).
There you can find the latest periodic report on the variations of the monitored points in the province as well as find downloadable material for dissemination about what they are and how to act when contacted.
The information, it was pointed out, is of special importance for bathers and athletes.
Within the framework of the Comprehensive Cyanobacteria Management Program, the Undersecretary of Water Resources continues to work with municipalities that have bodies of water in the detection of possible cyanobacterial blooms and thus coordinate prevention towards the community.
