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Tag: algae
EPA announces microcystin and cylindrospermopsin limits
Algal blooms produce harmful toxins. Because utilities often use these water bodies as sources of drinking water, EPA has determined algal toxin levels in tap water that can protect human health. EPA is also recommending how utilities can monitor and treat drinking water for algal toxins and notify the public if drinking water exceeds protective levels.
Open Forum on Microcystin Contamination
In response to the microcystin contamination in Toledo, Ohio, the WQA Water Sciences Committee is hosting an online meeting/conference call to share information and have a technical discussion regarding this event.
Toxic City Water?
I read this article today, and it got me thinking…how many times do cities allow algal blooms into your water and simply cast the issue(more…)