Blue-Green Algae Monitoring in Northern Ireland Bathing Waters Summary Reports
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The reports below summarise the results of the Department's blue-green algae monitoring at identified bathing waters during 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The public are reminded that blue-green algae can be harmful to humans and is highly toxic to animals. The public should therefore follow signage erected by local authorities. Members of the public can report suspected blue green algal blooms in several ways - via the Bloomin Algae App which can be downloaded at: https://www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/projects/bloomin-algae(external link opens in a new window / tab) or e-mail emergency-pollution@daera-ni.gov.uk or phone 0800 80 70 60.
For more information please visit the About Blue-Green Algae page.