Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: Harmful Algal Blooms

Establishing an Algal Toxin Rule and Regulatory Program in
Rhode Island, an Informal Case Study
Shannon Harrower-Nakama, Rhode Island Department of Health
In 2019, Rhode Island was one of the earliest states to establish a HAB/cyanotoxin rule in the state public drinking water regulations, which also required the development of surrounding program infrastructure. This  presentation will serve as a brief, small-scale case study of a state-level Algal Toxin program from its inception onward, including topics such as an overview of the rule’s regulatory language, toxin selection and health  limits, implementation, challenges, and other resources/information.
Insights on HAB Dynamics in Urban Lakes and an Introduction to
Benthic Sample Preparation
Heath Mash and Toby Sanan, EPA Office of Research and Development
HABs in recreational and drinking water sources can cause adverse health effects in humans and animals but are understudied in the urban environment. This presentation discusses the investigation of urban lakes in three metropolitan areas to determine if there are parameters that are unique to these lakes and investigate the correlation between urban watershed characteristics and cyanobacterial HABs.
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