NCCEH eNews - July 2017
 
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Cyanobacteria in Freshwater: A Quick Guide to Public Health Considerations

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce cyanotoxins. Exposure to these toxins can cause illness and, in rare cases, be fatal. Cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins can be present in waterbodies at any time of year, but typically present an elevated health risk during summer or early fall.

The NCCEH has assembled our newest list of resources as a quick reference guide for public health practitioners to learn more about cyanobacteria, cyanoblooms, and cyanotoxins.

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Cyanobacteria in Freshwater:
A Factsheet​

What are cyanobacteria? Are cyanoblooms preventable? Who is at risk and how does exposure occur? Is there testing for cyanotoxins?

This NCCEH document provides a brief outline of these key questions related to cyanobacteria and the toxins they produce.



How Climate Change Impacts Drinking Water Source Quality

Climate change and forest harvest practices are driving an increase in the intensity and frequency of wildfires. These in turn affect the nutrient dynamics of streams and lakes, which may promote algal blooms. Originally delivered at the CIPHI 2016 Annual Conference, presentation gives a brief overview of research of how climate change is affecting stream and river water quality.


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Announcements

Should I eat this fish?
• The Government of Alberta has released a mobile app, available on iOS and Android devices, that allows users to find out if the fish they have caught has a consumption advisory by selecting from a list of fish species and waterbodies in Alberta. It can also inform users if they should limit the amount of fish they eat based on the weight of the fish caught. Information in the app is based on the table of Recommended Fish Consumption Limits in Alberta.

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