Wood Lake not safe for drinking or swimming due to algae bloom
Interior Health is once again advising people not to drink, swim or bathe in the water of Wood Lake in Lake Country.
People should also keep their animals away from the lake, due to the presence of a large algae bloom.
The blue-green algae bloom, which can look like a thick sludge in some parts of the lake, can cause the water to become dangerous to people, pets and livestock very quickly.
For this reason, it is recommended that individuals: