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Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Response Plan: Harmful Algal Blooms
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has developed a Response Plan to inform, educate, and engage with agricultural producers when water-quality issues arise from HABs. Quick response and notification of farmers and ranchers about the possible harmful effects of HABs to their crops and livestock will help them make critical decisions regarding water…
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Recreational Health Advisory Guidance for Waterborne Pathogens
Local health departments (LHDs) in Utah have the authority to post a health advisory. LHDs use recreational health thresholds to determine if and when E. coli levels indicate a human health risk. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) supports LHDs monitoring efforts, and along with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), makes…
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Recreational Health Advisory Guidance for Harmful Algal Blooms
Local health departments (LHDs) in Utah have the authority to post health advisories and close water bodies. LHDs use recreational health thresholds established by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to determine if and when a bloom presents a human health risk. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) supports LHDs through a…
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Other Resources: Harmful Algal Blooms
General Information Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) World Health Organization (WHO) Other Health Effects WHO: Toxic Cyanobacteria in Water: A guide to their public health consequences, monitoring and management (1999)Comprehensive summary of the scientific understanding of cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins, harmful algal…
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Grass Clippings
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like grass clippings.
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Blue-Green Residue
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like blue-green residue.
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Globules
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like globules.
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Bright Green
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look bright green.
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Green Mats
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like green mats.
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Green Scum
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like green scum.
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Spilled Paint
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like spilled paint.
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Pea Soup
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like pea soup.
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Hunting and Fishing During Harmful Algal Blooms
Can I Eat Fish from Waters Experiencing a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)? Toxins can accumulate in fish in waters experiencing a HAB. The highest concentrations are in the organs, particularly the liver, and fat deposits. Muscle tissue typically has lower toxin levels. Fish taken from waters with intermittent blooms are unlikely to have toxin levels…
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Signage & Social Media Resources: Harmful Algal Blooms and Waterborne Pathogens
Print advisory signs Coming Soon: Social media images and post templates
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Photo Examples of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) generally occur in standing water such as reservoirs, lakes, or ponds. The appearance of HABs varies widely: blooms usually appear in various shades of green or blue – but may also be red, pink, white, gray, or purple. The texture of blooms may resemble spilled paint, green globules, surface scum, foam,…
