ABSTRACT

Cyanobacteria and their toxins are an increasing global public health menace. Most recently, problems have been experienced in Australia, the United States and, due to drought and increasing water scarcity, pose a severe threat in the U.K. With an international range of contributors, all leading experts in their fields, Toxic Cyanobacteria in Water examines the increasing need to protect drinking water and water resources from the hazards of Cyanobacteria and their impact on health. Written and edited by a World Health Organization working group, Toxic Cyanobacteria in Water is an operational handbook in a practical, assessible style.
Toxic Cyanobacteria in Water will be invaluable to environmental health officers, professionals in the fields of water supply, public health, fresh water ecology and education, national and international organizations, special interest groups, post-graduate students and utilities responsible for managing drinking water supplies.

chapter 2|30 pages

CYANOBACTERIA IN THE ENVIRONMENT

chapter 3|72 pages

CYANOBACTERIAL TOXINS

chapter 4|42 pages

HUMAN HEALTH ASPECTS

chapter 5|24 pages

SAFE LEVELS AND SAFE PRACTICES

chapter 7|24 pages

IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT PLANS

chapter 8|40 pages

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

chapter 9|38 pages

REMEDIAL MEASURES

chapter 10|16 pages

DESIGN OF MONITORING PROGRAMMES

chapter 11|18 pages

FIELDWORK: SITE INSPECTION AND SAMPLING

chapter 13|38 pages

LABORATORY ANALYSIS OF CYANOTOXINS