As some people will already have discovered, the Ladies’ Pond is currently experiencing a bloom of blue-green algae and you will find warning notices on the gate and the swimming deck. The water quality is being monitored and aerators and barley straw bales are being used to disrupt the growth of this naturally occurring organism.
At the moment, it is still considered safe to swim BUT please be aware that such blooms can be toxic to humans and have been known to cause rashes after skin contact and illness if swallowed. It is particularly important to avoid swallowing water and to shower thoroughly immediately after swimming.
Please talk to the lifeguards if you are concerned.