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Cyanotoxin Management Tools for Public Water Systems

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  • Managing HABs in Surface Water
  • Managing Algal Toxins in Drinking Water
  • Managing Algal Toxins in Recreational Waters

The following resources can help public water systems plan for and manage cyanotoxins in their drinking water. Key resources provide information on treating, monitoring and communicating the risks of cyanotoxins in drinking water.

Preparing a cyanotoxin management plan

  • Cyanotoxins Preparedness and Response Toolkit (pdf)
  • Recommendations for Public Water Systems to Manage Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water
  • Cyanotoxin Management Plan Template and Example Plans

Treating cyanotoxins

  • Water Treatment Optimization for Cyanotoxins Document
  • Comprehensive Performance Evaluation Protocol to Address Harmful Algal Blooms and Associated Cyanotoxins
  • Summary of Cyanotoxins Treatment in Drinking Water
  • Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins: Information for Drinking Water Systems Fact Sheet
  • Control of Cyanobacterial HABs in Surface Water
  • Incident Checklist for HABs

Monitoring cyanotoxins

  • Sampling for CyanoHABs
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Laboratory Analysis for Microcystins in Drinking Water
  • Detection Methods for Cyanotoxins

Communicating the risks

  • Drinking Water Cyanotoxin Risk Communication Toolbox

Finding solutions

  • Fact Sheet: Possible Funding Sources for Managing Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms and Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water
  • Addressing HABs and Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
  • Preventing Harmful Algal Blooms in Source Water
  • Protecting Drinking Water Sources
  • Addressing Nutrient Pollution

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Last updated on September 10, 2024
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