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Early Detection of Cyanobacterial Blooms and Associated Cyanotoxins using Fast Detection Strategy
Published on: February 25, 2021
Economic cost of cyanobacterial blooms
1Cooperative Research Centre for Water Quality & Treatment and Australian Water Quality Centre, Private Mail Bag, Salisbury, Australia 5108. dennis.steffensen@sawater.com.au
Abstract:
Cyanobacterial blooms impact upon the water quality, environmental and ecological status of water bodies and affect most of the uses we make of water. The extent of the impact depends upon the type, size and frequency of the blooms, the size of the water body affected, the uses made of the water and the treatment options available to respond to the blooms. The impacts therefore vary considerably from place to place. Overall costs should also account for the planning and remedial actions taken to prevent future blooms.
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