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Algae Outbreaks in Reservoirs Threaten Our Nation’s Potable Water Supply

January 9, 2025 - in Drinking water, Water

As public utilities, reservoirs are subject to more stringent management standards and must meet requirements for a range of water quality parameters. The U.S. has over 84,000 reservoirs, ranging from large-scale ones like Lake Mead to small municipal reservoirs.…