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A Tale of Two Utilities: Cyanotoxin Response Plans
Author(s) -
Hayden Anna,
To Priscilla,
Gorzalski Alexander S.,
Shin Jin,
Spiesman Anne
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/awwa.1592
Subject(s) - cyanotoxin , key (lock) , water utility , business , public health , risk analysis (engineering) , environmental planning , environmental health , environmental science , water supply , computer science , environmental engineering , microcystin , computer security , biology , medicine , cyanobacteria , genetics , bacteria , nursing
Key Takeaways Cyanotoxin occurrence is difficult to predict and detect, yet cyanotoxins at high concentrations are acute health concerns, raising the stakes for utility response. There's no one‐size‐fits‐all method to respond to harmful algal blooms. Utilities should customize their response plans to their specific circumstances and characteristics. Two water utilities in the same US region developed different yet equally comprehensive, reliable plans.