Swimming season at Anne Canal in Tartu begins with algae cleanup

The swimming season has begun at Anne Canal in Tartu with extensive algae removal. Health board tests confirmed the algae poses no safety risk.

The swimming season at Anne Canal in Tartu began this year with an unusual start — the canal was covered with a large amount of algae that had to be cleaned before swimmers arrived.

The Health and Welfare Board took water samples to check the safety of the algae. The analysis results showed that the algae is completely safe for humans and poses no health risks.

Anne Canal is Tartu's most popular summer swimming spot, attracting many locals and visitors during the warm season. The presence of algae on the water surface in summer is a common phenomenon and does not automatically indicate water contamination.