The EPA has launched a suite of three new cyanotoxins
management resources aimed at assisting water utilities in planning for,
responding to and communicating about cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins
events.
The tools include:
• Cyanotoxin Management Plan
Template and Example Plans, which details the development and
content of management plans for five utilities and provides a suggested
template for others interested in developing a cyanotoxins management plan.
• Water Treatment
Optimization for Cyanotoxins, which discusses treatment
considerations for removing cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins, designed to reduce
cyanotoxins concentrations while simultaneously addressing other treatment
priorities.
• Drinking Water Cyanotoxin
Risk Communication Toolbox, which contains example materials for
cyanotoxins events such as drinking water advisories, press releases, and
social media messages.
Canadian Water and Wastewater Association