blue green algae monitoring Articles
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What’s in Your Water
Water can be said to be the essence of life. Indeed, in many indigenous cultures, water is strongly linked to a people’s cultural identity. With the unfortunate news about the amount of lead found in Flint, Michigan’s public water system, perhaps more scrutiny and resources will be designated to improve and monitor this vital resource. But before you pour water into your glass, ...
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What is Microcystin?
Microcystin is a type of cyanotoxin that is produced by certain species of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. These toxic substances are of great concern due to their ability to harm humans, animals, and the environment when present in high concentrations. The presence of microcystin in bodies of fresh water, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds, can lead to the contamination of drinking ...
By LG Sonic
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Extreme Algae Blooms that Plague the US
Beaches are covered with thousands of dead fish. More than 260 tons of marine life washed ashore, lying breathless across 150 miles. It’s not a war zone, it’s the horrifying consequence of an algae bloom in Tampa Bay, Florida. In recent years, freshwater lakes, ponds, and many other waterways in the United States have been dealing with an increasing number of harmful algae blooms ...
By LG Sonic
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What is Microcystin? (Algae Toxins)
Microcystin is a type of cyanotoxin that is produced by certain species of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. These toxic substances are of great concern due to their ability to harm humans, animals, and the environment when present in high concentrations. The presence of microcystin in bodies of fresh water, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds, can lead to the contamination of drinking ...
By LG Sonic
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3 tips to get rid of algae blooms during Summer
It’s estimated that approximately 30 to 48 million Americans get their drinking water from lakes and reservoirs that could occasionally contain algal toxins. Typically, treatment processes could remove these toxins. Still, not every water treatment facility can eliminate all harmful compounds. Water quality degrades, public health is threatened, and treatment plants may be disrupted or ...
By LG Sonic
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The Cause and Effect of Harmful Algal Blooms
Management of Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Blooms The California Lake Management Society (CALMS) is a non-profit organization that works to manage lakes and reservoirs throughout California. In April of 2023, Precision Measurement Engineering (PME) had the privilege of attending a webinar hosted by CALMS. Guest presenter Rick Almalfi, Vice President at Aquatic Consulting & Testing Inc, ...
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The Cause and Effect of Harmful Algal Blooms
Management of Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Blooms The California Lake Management Society (CALMS) is a non-profit organization that works to manage lakes and reservoirs throughout California. In April of 2023, Precision Measurement Engineering (PME) had the privilege of attending a webinar hosted by CALMS. Guest presenter Rick Almalfi, Vice President at Aquatic Consulting & Testing Inc, ...
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