Blue-green algae: Swimming ban lifted again at Arheilger Mühlchen
Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Darmstadt has reopened the Arheilger Mühlchen natural swimming area after tests found cyanobacteria levels below the relevant threshold.
- The site will remain open through next Sunday, although visibility in the water remains limited.
The Arheilger Mühlchen swimming area in Darmstadt has reopened after a temporary closure over cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae.
The city said a new measurement by the health authority found the concentration below the applicable threshold. The natural swimming area will be available to visitors through next Sunday.
Visibility in the water remains limited, and bathers have been advised to take note. Cyanobacteria caused temporary warnings and restrictions at several swimming sites in Hesse this summer, including the Arheilger Mühlchen, which had been closed after elevated levels were detected.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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