Water samples taken from Kankaanpää beaches on August 4.8.2023, XNUMX:
Water samples taken from Kankaanpää beaches on August 4.7.2023, XNUMX:
*20.6.2023 situation update: Blue-green algae has been observed on the beaches. The situation changes daily, so your own observation is important. Information on identifying blue-green algae: https://thl.fi/fi/web/ymparistoterveys/vesi/uimarantavesi/sinilevat-eli-syanobakteerit
*20.6.2023 update: Blue-green algae has been detected on the beaches. The situation lives on every day, so your own observation is important. Information on blue-green algae identification: https://thl.fi/en/web/environmental-health/water/bathing-water/blue-green-algae-or-cyanobacteria
*Update from 20.06.2023: на пляжах или сино-зелені водорости. The situation lives every day, so your own observation is important. Information about the definition of blue-green algae: https://thl.fi/en/web/environmental-health/water/bathing-water/blue-green-algae-or-cyanobacteria
Water samples were taken from the Kankaanpää beaches on June 14.6.2023, XNUMX.
Attached document on sample results (PDF)
According to the studies carried out, the water samples meet the limit values set for individual beach water samples at each beach. Only the Venesjärvi beach has an algae statement, which specifically recommends monitoring the blue-green algae situation.
However, it should be noted that the algae situation can vary even daily.
The water quality of public bathing beaches maintained by municipalities is monitored regularly during the bathing season. Samples are taken in June, July and August.
How to identify blue-green algae
Minor amounts of blue-green algae appear in the water as small yellowish or greenish pollen-like clumps. In calm weather, blue-green algae form a gauze-like greenish film on the surface of the water. In windy weather, even a large algae deposit can mix with the water, making the entire body of water appear cloudy. Blue-green algae smell earthy, moldy, and musty.
You can try to identify blue-green algae using home remedies. If the algae breaks up into clumps in the water when lifted with a stick, and does not stick to the stick in strands, it is probably blue-green algae. You can also take the water from the algae in a glass and let the water stand for a while. If the algae rises to the surface, it is probably blue-green algae.