You can use your in-house treated lake water to do dishes, laundry and to shower, providing there's no odour or discolouration. But do NOT ingest it in any way, including teeth brushing, ice cubes, etc. See the important notice from Mrs. Agnès Grondin, Biologist and Environmental Advisor at the MRC of Argenteuil which follows.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF LAKE LOUISA
Following the recommendations of Mrs. Agnès Grondin, Biologist and Environmental Advisor at the MRC of Argenteuil, the Municipality of the Township of Wentworth advises the residents of Lake Louisa to take necessary precautions following the appearance of «algal blooms» and that, even 24 to 48 hours after their disappearance :
- Avoid drinking water from the lake;
- Do not boil water for drinking.
For aquatic and nautical activities : - Keep at least 3 meters away from «algal blooms» or foam;
- Avoid any activity that may bring you into contact with them.
In collaboration with the MRC of Argenteuil and CRE Laurentides, the Municipality of the Township of Wentworth invites residents to participale in the monitoring of the situation and share their photos and or findings with the Municipality at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Links :
http://www.crelaurentides.org/index.php/documents/english
http://www.sante.gouv.qc.ca/en/conseils-et-prevention/algues-bleu-vert/
http://www.mddelcc.gouv.qc.ca/eau/flrivlac/algues-en.htm