Characterizing and Mitigating Cyanobacterial Blooms in Drinking Water Reservoirs. Issue 4 (3rd May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adams, Hunter; Smith, Stephanie A.; Reeder, Sam; Appleton, Emily; Leinweber, Butch; Forbes, Steve; Barrowman, Polly; Ford, Greg; Ikehata, Keisuke; Southard, Mark
• Is Part Of: Journal ‐ American Water Works Association. Volume 114:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 26
• Page End: 38
• Publication Date: 2022-05-03
• Subjects: Monitoring -- Reservoirs -- Harmful Algal Blooms -- Research -- Utilities -- Laboratories -- Texas; Water-supply -- United States -- Periodicals; Water-supply engineering -- United States -- Periodicals; 363.61097305
• DOI: 10.1002/awwa.1901
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-150X

Abstract

Key Takeaways: Successful detection and treatment of cyanobacterial blooms benefit from a thorough understanding of them. The sooner a harmful algal bloom is detected and identified, the easier and less expensive it will be to eliminate it. Many tools are available to refine monitoring and mitigation methods; research and technological advances continue to help support water utilities' efforts. A laboratory in Wichita Falls, Texas, has developed a proactive, multifaceted approach to address the complexities of monitoring and mitigating blooms.