Treatment And Prevention Of Harmful Algal Bloom Illnesses

Don't Wash Dishes Or Clothes In Untreated Water

It is important to be aware of what harmful algal blooms look like and to stay alert to any outbreaks, so you can plan accordingly. Be prepared to use another source of clean water. When there are harmful algal blooms present, do not wash dishes or clothes with untreated water. Do not attempt to boil the toxin out of the untreated water either, because boiling it will only exacerbate the toxin and create more. Wash the dirty dishes with bottled water. Use an alternative water supply source to wash the laundry. Try to give your laundry load a final rinse with uncontaminated water and sun dry your clothes. Air dry the washed clothes for several days.