The clip: Bathers in Björklinge about the risk of more algae outbreaks in the county, and how it can affect congestion and the risk of transmitting the corona virus.

- I was surprised to discover algal blooms as early as June, says Heike Kaden, environmental inspector at Uppsala Municipality.

Baths in Uppsala, Håbo and Enköping have already been hit and in the middle of the heatwave the risk of more cases increases as the algae thrive at high temperatures, which is expected in the near future.

Increased risk

A heatwave over Uppsala - can we expect more cases where you advise against bathing?

- Yes, the risk increases with higher temperatures. But there are several factors that record, light and nutrition for example. And whether it blows, or not.

How to think like a bather?

- We advise against bathing at a bathing site that is affected, because it is not possible to see if the algae are toxic or not. We would like people to contact the Environment Office if you suspect algae in the water - then we go out and do a check.

Heike Kaden recommends that you go to the municipality's website and take care of the advice and that you take current information on the website of the Marine and Water Authority.