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The Microscope—A Valuable Tool for the Water Lab
Author(s) -
Miller Bob
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1984.tb00334.x
Subject(s) - algae , clogging , nuisance , biochemical engineering , optical microscope , environmental science , biology , materials science , botany , ecology , engineering , scanning electron microscope , geography , archaeology , composite material
This article discusses how use of a microscope and an algae identification guide can aid effective control and treatment of algae in fresh water reservoirs. Some types of algae are harmless and will cause no problems in terms of odors, filter clogging, or toxins. When nuisance algae are identified, microscopic analysis facilitates determination of copper sulfate dosages needed for control.