Cyanobacteria/Cyanotoxins

• What are cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins
• Toxin-producing Cyanobacteria Species
• Commonly found cyanotoxins in the U.S.

Health and Ecological Effects

• How are we exposed to cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins
• Health risks from exposure to cyanotoxins
• Environmental Adverse Effects

Detection

• Indicators for the presence of HABs
• Sample collection
• Detection methods available

Causes and Prevention

• Causes of cyanobacterial blooms
• How humans contribute to cyanobacterial blooms occurrence
• Global climate change and cyanobacterial blooms
• Measures to prevent cyanobacterial blooms

States Resources

• States Monitoring Programs and Information
• Laboratories analyzing for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins

Control and Treatment

• Preventive management measures for cyanobacterial blooms
• Management measures for cyanobacterial blooms
• Treatment techniques for toxins in drinking water supplies
• Management plans to deal with cyanobacteria and their toxins

Guidelines and Recommendations

• Regulatory status of HABs, cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in the U.S.
• Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act (HABHRCA)
• Drinking Water Health Advisories for Cyanotoxins
• Guidelines for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in recreational water
• Monitoring and Responding to Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in Recreational Waters

Research and News

• EPA ORD Research on HABs
• Freshwater HABs Newsletters
• Inland HABs Discussion Group
• Benthic HABs Discussion Group

More Information

• More information from EPA, other Federal Agencies and organizations

For comments, feedback or additional information, please contact Lesley D'Anglada (Danglada.Lesley@epa.gov), Project Manager, at 202-566-1125.