Toledo water advisory – The citizens of Toledo, Ohio are on high alert after a water advisory has been issued regarding a mysterious microcystin in the water supply. The incredibly resilient bacteria is so strong, the water can't even be boiled into
The water at Toledo's Collins Park Water Treatment Plant showed an excess of microcystin during two tests. Those affected should not drink or boil the water until an all-clear notice is issued. The microcystin in the water may be a result of a harmful
According to the U.S. EPA website, microcystins are toxins produced by cyanobacteria — also known as blue-green algae. Cyanobacteria “are ubiquitous in surface water when conditions are favorable for growth and formation of algal blooms. Cyanobacteria
The water at Toledo's Collins Park Water Treatment Plant showed an excess of microcystin during two tests. Those affected should not drink or boil the water until an all-clear notice is issued. The microcystin in the water may be a result of a harmful
When turning on the TV the cause of this crisis is a pesky toxin named microcystin which can and is produced by algae blooms. Toledo and her surrounding suburbs and parts of southern Michigan get their water from Lake