Ep. 2: Algae Toxins - Drinking Water, Dogs & Health Risks
- Aug 5
- 1 min read
Audio-only episode
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Episode Description:
Should you be worried about algae toxins?
In this episode of AquaDiary, Ally breaks down:
The health risks of harmful algal blooms (HABs), including cyanotoxins like microcystin,
How exposure can affect people and pets,
Why dogs can die within hours,
What the health advisory limits are federally and by state,
What toxic blooms mean for lakes and drinking water systems,
How to find out if your state is monitoring for cyanotoxins,
How to see if you're being exposed to toxins in your drinking water,
Why public awareness still lags behind the science, and
Emerging research into possible long-term neurological risks, including whether certain algae toxins may one day be linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s
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