What is the best way to minimize risks from blue green algae in recreational water?
Avoid body contact with blue-green algal blooms. This includes swimming, wading, water-skiing. Children especially should avoid contact. Their small body weight means their exposures to blue green algae will be higher than adults, given the same volume of water intake. Local health and environmental agencies are encouraged to and generally do post recreational areas with signs and brochures to inform the public of the presence of blue-green algae blooms. Some examples of information from various states are presented below.
