| As the weather heats up, many Arizonans head to the water. Whether you're boating on Lake Havasu, tubing on the Salt River, casting a fishing line at your local park, or taking a dip with your dog, you should know about a little organism that can have a big impact on your health.
Algae and cyanobacteria (sometimes called blue-green algae) live in all types of water and rapidly bloom when water's warm, slow-moving, and full of nutrients. Certain types can result in harmful algal blooms, which are one focus of the ADHS program on Waterborne Diseases. | | | |
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