After years of efforts to improve water quality at Lake Carmi and curb cyanobacteria blooms, the state has approved a permit to try applying alum at the popular boating and camping destination.

Sep 7, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 Updated Oct 15, 2025 LITTLETON — One of the Department of Environmental Services’ lead scientists is cautioning that an expensive chemical treatment is not a cure for ...

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The city of Austin is treating Lady Bird Lake for algae blooms for the fourth year in a row. Treatment of portions of the lake will begin Monday and Tuesday, the city announced in a news release.

Cyanobacteria treatment begins on Lake Carmi After years of planning and pressure, Vermont officials begin adding compound mix that binds phosphorus in the water, which is expected to stop it from ...

Blue-green algae can pose a significant health risk if cyanobacteria or toxins are ingested, inhaled or come into contact with skin. (Clark County Public Health) A second blue-green algae treatment is ...

Septic-to-sewer conversion is the policy, but until enough sewage treatment plants are built, there will be septic systems ...