Kampala — Humans and the environment are at risk after the continued pollution of Lake Victoria, a survey by a civil society organisation has revealed.

Speaking in an interview last week, the programme manager of the Uganda Coalition for Sustainable Development, Richard Kimbowa, said the East African civil society watchdog survey noted a massive growth of blue-green algae in Kitubulu and Murchison Bay as a result of car washing, fish processing, flower farms and domestic wastes.

"The continued phosphorus nutrient input into the lake from washing bays and landing sites poses a threat to fish.

"It also reduces chances for access to clean and safe water, while the algae clogs filters at water treatment plants and this increases water treatment costs."

Kimbowa noted that there was a need for all partner states to create an environment conducive for the development of the Lake Victoria region.