Australian research on cyanobacteria
Recent Australian research on cyanobacteria with implications for risk management within the water industry
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a diverse group of photosynthetic bacteria with the ability to colonise a range of environmental niches. Given the right environmental conditions they can grow rapidly, forming blooms which impact the environment and a range of water uses. As a taxonomic group, the cyanobacteria are capable of producing a large variety of harmful and/or nuisance bioactive compounds. Water Research Australia have produced a factsheet which addresses the following topics: (1) Recent discovery of anatoxin-a Australian waters for the first time; (2) Unexplained taste-and odour (T&O) spikes; and (3) Breakthrough of cells and toxins into water treatment plants.
WaterRA produces factsheets on a range of topics that are relevant to industry, including new results or outcomes from research projects, topics of current interest or general updates about water issues. Factsheets may be updated periodically as new information becomes available and are available freely to download. To find out more visit https://www.waterra.com.au/publications/fact-sheets/
