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  1. Transport and Fate of Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/about-us/projects/ohio-dept-higher-education-projects/transport-cyanotoxins-drinking-water-systems

    supply was heavily affected by the August 2014 harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie. The End Result ... Researchers rule out lurking toxins before giving the “all clear” after an algal bloom event ... toxins from harmful algal blooms stick to water infrastructure like pipes and storage tanks—and therefore ...

  2. Protect Public Health

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/protect-public-health

    during Lake Erie’s harmful algal bloom season. Lead: Stuart Ludsin, Ohio State University. Read more... ... whether bacteria found in Lake Erie waters and sediments could be used to remove harmful algal toxins from ... University. Read more... “Radar” for harmful algal blooms will give early warning to lake communities: ...

  3. HAB Detection, Mapping, and Warning Network: Maumee Bay Area

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/about-us/projects/ohio-dept-higher-education-projects/hab-warning-network-maumee

    “Radar” for harmful algal blooms will give early warning to lake communities Principal ... it easier for communities and water managers to prepare for harmful algal blooms that could affect ... drinking water. Harmful algal blooms often produce toxins that need to be filtered out of the water before ...

  4. HAB Detection, Mapping, and Warning Network: Sandusky Bay

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/about-us/projects/ohio-dept-higher-education-projects/hab-warning-network-sandusky

    “Radar” for harmful algal blooms will give early warning to lake communities Principal ... University will make it easier for communities and water managers to prepare for harmful algal blooms that ... could affect drinking water. Harmful algal blooms often produce toxins that need to be filtered out of ...

  5. Researchers: Toledo Water Crisis Impacted Perceptions of Lake Erie Algae Causes

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/news/researchers-toledo-water-crisis-impacted-perceptions-lake-erie-algae-causes

    the presence of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, the source of the city’s water. The blooms resulted ... survey participants include, “What do you think is causing the increase in algal blooms in Lake Erie over ... risk algal blooms in Lake Erie pose to human health, the Ohio economy and their family, and to rate ...

  6. Report Shows How to Say Goodbye to Harmful Algal Blooms

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/news/report-shows-how-say-goodbye-harmful-algal-blooms

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Harmful algal blooms dangerous to human health and the Lake Erie ecosystem — such ... a drop of this magnitude would keep algal blooms at safe levels for people and the lake. “With aggressive ... the additional $41 million that USDA announced it would invest in the Western Lake Erie Basin. This ...

  7. Impact Of Pre-Existing Liver Disease On Microcystin Hepatotoxicity

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/about-us/projects/ohio-dept-higher-education-projects/microcystin-risks-liver-patients

    the site of occasional water quality issues due to harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. The End Result ... harmful algal blooms in lakes and reservoirs can make people sick—in particular, by damaging liver tissue. ... from harmful algal blooms can do—and how to avoid it. Scientists know that toxins like microcystin from ...

  8. Field to Faucet Projects

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/about-us/projects/field-faucet-projects

    harmful algal blooms in lakes and agricultural ponds. Lead: Jiyoung Lee, Ohio State University.  Read ... outreach activities designed to deliver end-to-end solutions to harmful algal blooms and other water ... quality issues. Background After harmful algal blooms shut down drinking water for two days in Toledo, OH ...

  9. Maumee Basin Lake Erie HABs Stakeholder Informed Decision-Making Support System

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/about-us/projects/ohio-dept-higher-education-projects/maumee-habs-decision-support

    Lake Erie harmful algal blooms into one place for easy access by community members and leaders. When ... A one-stop shop for making water-friendly decisions for Lake Erie Principal Investigator Patrick ... creating solutions for the harmful algal bloom problem, having accurate information is critical—but many ...

  10. OSU Extension Training Reaches Nearly 1 Million Acres To Improve Water Quality

    https://field2faucet.osu.edu/news/osu-extension-training-reaches-nearly-1-million-acres-improve-water-quality

    from farms is an important source of harmful algal blooms plaguing Lake Erie and other lakes in recent ... years. In August, a toxic bloom in western Lake Erie led to a two-day drinking water ban in Toledo. ... projects have been planned also for the Western Lake Erie Watershed Basin to promote best management ...

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