Characterizing and Mitigating Cyanobacterial Blooms in Drinking Water Reservoirs

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.