What to do if you think you see Blue-Green Algae?

If you are at a river, lake or the sea and suspect there is blue-green algae, follow these steps:

Report it: Bloomin Algae App

The Bloomin’ Algae App helps make reporting of blue-green algae easier and quicker, allowing environmental experts to respond faster and issue public warnings more efficiently. It enables users to submit a photo of an algae bloom on their mobile device, along with the location and activities taking place in the associated waters.  Bloomin’ Algae App is free to download directly from:

• Google Play
• Apple App Store

Find out more at: Bloomin’ Algae | UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (ceh.ac.uk)

If you don’t have Bloomin Algae App – email photos to NIEA

Report the bloom to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.  You can report any suspected blooms either by emailing the location and photographs to emergency-pollution@daera-ni.gov.uk.