(2011) Blue-Green Algae, Iowa Department of Public Health - Division of Environmental Health, September 15, 2011. Public Health, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)
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Abstract
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Division of Environmental Health, Health Assessment Program gives people information about harmful chemicals and organisms in their environment. Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams. Some blue-green algae produce toxins that could pose a health risk to people and animals when they are exposed to them in large enough quantities. This fact sheet answers questions about blue-green algae.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | blue-green algae, Public Health, Environments, Algae |
| Subjects: | Health and medicine > Public health Health and medicine > Public health > Environmental health |
| ID Code: | 22074 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 12 May 2016 14:42 |
| Last Modified: | 12 May 2016 14:42 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/22074 |