Borlefzen's lake has been released or emptied out.
The Borlefzen lake in Vlotho-Borlefzen, a designated EU bathing lake, has reopened for swimming following a temporary ban due to the presence of blue-green algae. The district health department made the decision to lift the ban after recent water samples showed no exceedance of limit values.
In the last two weeks, measures such as increased water monitoring, temporary swimming prohibitions, and the installation of aeration devices were implemented to prevent or reduce the development of blue-green algae. On-site measures, including the use of aeration pumps and a 'mowing boat' to remove blue-green algae, were taken since the imposition of the bathing ban.
Blue-green algae can potentially cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes for bathers. The lake's water quality is monitored monthly by the district health department according to the EU Bathing Water Directive. The lake's low movement, due to the low inflow, and the low water level of the Weser might have contributed to the development of blue-green algae in the lake.
Despite the lake's closure for bathing, the Vlotho camping site with all other facilities remained open during the closure. Now, the camping site's lake is open for bathing once again. The district health department continues to monitor the lake monthly for water quality, as per the EU Bathing Water Directive.
The Borlefzen lake is classified as an 'EU bathing lake' under the EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EG) due to its size and high number of bathers. It is listed with the EU as a bathing lake, and its water quality is subject to the EU Bathing Water Directive's monitoring and regulations.
The district health department encourages visitors to enjoy the lake responsibly and to report any signs of blue-green algae to the authorities. At present, no visible blue-green algae are present in the lake.
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