Health Risks
The type of toxin produced by the species present and the concentration of the toxin affect the potential threat. Ingestion of water with high concentrations of cyanobacteria can cause vomiting, and death in highly concentrated situations.
- CDC - National Center for Enviornmental Health - Harmful Algal Blooms
- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality - Toxic Algae Awareness Article
- WHO Microcystin 2-page Fact Sheet
- WHO - Examples of Health Risks After Exposure to Cyanotoxins
- Chemical Hazards in Drinking Water - Microcystin LR
- WHO - Examples of Health Risks After Exposure to Cyanotoxins
