The CRD and Island Health has added Elk Lake to a growing list of local waterways affected by a blue-green algae blooms
Earlier this week, Thetis Lake made the advisory list.
Advisories are now in effect for 5 local lakes: Durrance Lake, Beaver Lake and Prior Lake are also off limits.
You should avoid contact with blue green algae and prevent pets from drinking or swimming in the lake until the advisory has been lifted.
The algae's toxins may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans - but can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.
Click HERE for the latest advisory updates on algae blooms.