Algae

Is your dam struggling with freshwater algal blooms? Better known as harmful algal blooms (HABs), these clumps of algae are caused by various things like excessive nutrients and could be the downfall of your dam’s water quality and overall ecosystem. What is an Algal Bloom? When algae such as cyanobacteria (green-blue algae) grow exceptionally fast, […]

Having a dam or water body on your property requires lots of maintenance. Whether you use it for leisure and your intricate floating lounge and trampoline system, or you maintain it for other organisms and species, keeping it safe, clean, and free from toxins takes work. Blue-green algae is a common buzzword in the world

Are you a horse owner with a water body on your land? Do you often worry about the presence of blue-green algae and its toxicity to horses and other livestock? Unfortunately, blue-green algae-affected water is toxic to all animals. In almost all cases, animals that come into contact with blue-green algae will die quickly. For

So you’re looking into dam maintenance, and you’ve come across the term blue-green algae a lot. You might be wondering what blue-green algae is, why you need to watch out for it in your dam, and how you can make sure you won’t get blue-green algal blooms in your water. If you are wondering about

Algae are a group of photosynthetic microorganisms that are found in both water bodies and on dry land. They play a crucial role in many ecosystems, often ensuring oxygen levels are adequate, cycling nutrients, and providing the base of the food chain. Like many of the microorganisms found in water bodies, algae bring positive effects

Blue-green algae might seem harmless at first glance, but it poses a major health risk to people and wildlife in and around the contaminated water. As a dam owner, understanding what a blue-green infestation looks like compared to other algae infestations is essential to ensure you know when to take things seriously. For instance, a

If you have a dam on your property, you’re probably constantly on the lookout for ways to maintain its health. Algaecide is a word you will come across many times in your research for improving the health of water, but what actually is it? Algaecide is a chemical or biological substance that can be used