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Facts about cyanobacterial blooms for poison center professionals
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November 25, 2022
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Description:Cyanobacterial blooms can harm people and animals
Cyanobacteria, also referred to as blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that live primarily in fresh water but can also be found in brackish or salt water.
An overgrowth of cyanobacteria is referred to as a “cyanobacterial bloom.” Cyanobacterial blooms are usually blue-green in color, but can be other colors, including red or brown. When a bloom occurs, scum might float on the water surface.
As it decays, it can smell like rotting plants. Cyanobacterial blooms more often occur during the summer or early fall but can occur anytime during the year. Cyanobacteria usually multiply and bloom when the water is warm, stagnant, and rich in nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) from sources such as fertilizer runoff or septic tank overflows.
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332669A_FS_CyanobacterialBlooms_508.pdf
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