THE DRY HOT WEATHER has brought green algae to the canals.
With the Leeds & Liverpool Canal particularly worsening, Janet Friend reports.
Little boat movement
The closure of all the flights since June means there is little boat movement, especially with such as Leeds Dock as shown in the picture by National World, where there is little chance of boat movement owing to the short pounds, and now algae.
The Leeds & Liverpool canal remains all but closed as new pictures showcase the worsening algae problem.
Dry weather fosters algae growth by creating warm, calm and sunny conditions that allow algae to multiply rapidly, especially in waters with high nutrient levels from agricultural runoff and wastewater.
Remains closed
Much of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal remains closed and is currently dried up in large stretches following one of the driest springs on record and heatwaves throughout the summer.
The flights located along the canal, have been closed since the end of June due to low water levels, and will remain so until there has been sufficient rainfall, Canal & River Trust maintain.