How dangerous and difficult to control are the toxic algae blooms in the lakes?
1. There are two confirmed cases reported in Brazil and Australia, where human mortality has been attributed to the presence of large amounts of algae toxins in the drinking water. 2. The toxic algae cannot be controlled with algaecides because the alga cells will breakdown and release toxins. 3. A lake bio-monitoring program, including “alert levels” is the best short-term solution to reduce or prevent human exposure to the algae toxins. 4. The most harmful toxic algae blooms are the blue-green algae blooms because they affect drinking water. Twelve-percent of the water supply in Florida depend on surface water and this number has been growing over the years. (The City of Maitland does not use surface water for drinking water). 5. Some of the toxic algae use atmospheric nitrogen and prosper with relatively low levels of phosphorous in the water. 6. Some species of the toxic algae has been found to be carcinogens in Australia. 27. For construction and repairs of docks, boathouses, boat
