The City of Hamilton has closed the Pier 4 Park Beach due to confirmed blue-green algae.

The city said in a news release on Friday, finding the toxin-producing algae at Pier 4 "serves as a strong indicator that blue-green algae can be present within the broader watershed."

People and pets should avoid all contact with the water at the Pier 4 Park Beach shoreline, the city said. The city also recommends washing with clean water immediately if someone comes in contact with the beach water at Pier 4.

"People who come into contact with the visible blue-green algae or ingest water containing blue-green algae may experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea," said the city in the news release.

If anyone has come in con

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