Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) in Inland and Inshore Waters: Assessment and Minimisation of Risks to Public Health
Guidance for health protection professionals on possible risks to public health of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in inland
and inshore waters. This guidance was updated in June 2024.
ANNEX C
SOURCES OF SPECIALIST ADVICE
SOURCE OF ADVICE | ADVICE ON OR ASSISTANCE IN |
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The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Bush Estate Penicuik Midlothian EH26 OQB Tel: 0131 445 4343 Fax: 0131 445 3943 Email: laca@ceh.ac.uk |
Ecology and control of cyanobacteria |
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) East Region: Clearwater House Heriot-Watt Research Park Avenue North Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AP Tel: 0131 449 7296 North Region: Greyhope House Greyhope Road Aberdeen AB11 9RD Tel: 01224 248338 South West Region: 5 Redwood Crescent East Kilbride G74 5PP Tel: 01355 574200 Email: jan.krokowski@sepa.org.uk |
Advice and assistance in analysis of samples from recreational waters. Identification and quantification of algal including cyanobacterial cells. Determination of sources of pollution, their regulation and control. |
University of Stirling Biological and Environmental Sciences School of Natural Sciences Stirling FK9 4LA Tel: 01382 360053 Email: g.a.codd@stir.ac.uk |
Identification and quantification of algal including cyanobacterial cells; cyanotoxin analysis and toxicity assessment; cyanobacterial bloom control. |
The National Poisons Information Service (Edinburgh) Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Edinburgh. EH10 4SA Tel: 0131 242 1383 (Office hours) Tel: 0870 6006266 (NPIS 24 hour telephone information line) Email: spib@luht.scot.nhs.uk Toxbase on line at http://www.TOXBASE.org |
Treatment of acute effects. Advice on possible long term effects. |
Health Protection Scotland Meridian Court 5 Cadogan Street Glasgow G2 6QE Tel: 0141 300 1100 (office hours and out of hours messaging system) Email: NSS.HPSenquiries@nhs.net |
Action to protect people and animals. |
The Scottish Agricultural College Veterinary Science Division Veterinary Centre Drummondhill Stratherrick Road Inverness. IV2 4JZ Tel: 01463 243030 Fax: 01463 711103 Email: VCInverness@sac.co.uk |
Investigation of health effects on animals. |
Water Research Centre Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon Wilts SN5 8YF Tel: 01793 865000 Fax: 01793 865001 Email: solutions@wrcplc.co.uk |
Assessment of drinking water quality. |
The Health and Safety Executive Info-Line Tel: 08701 545500 Email: hseinformationservices@natbrit.com |
Advice on employers' duties. |
Contact
Email: Janet Sneddon
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