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 D
SUGGESTED FRAMEWORK FOR A LOCAL ACTION PLAN (LAP)
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) monitoring and action plan for xxxx NHS Board area
Sections
1 Area and time period covered
2 Waterbodies prone to algal blooms, scum, or mat formation
List of susceptible waterbodies
Risk assessments
3 Planned monitoring of selected waters
Criteria for selection of sampling sites
Sites selected for pro-active monitoring
Sampling methods
Sampling arrangements
Sampling schedule
Analysis
Blue-green algae threshold levels for action
Reporting arrangements
4 Control measures to be taken
Pro-active action
Re-active action
Blue-green algae in public drinking water supplies
Blue-green algae in private drinking water supplies
5 Arrangements for providing information
Informing the public
Informing owners of water bodies
Dealing with the media
Giving the all-clear
Tables
Table 1: Blue-green algae monitoring schedule for the time period covered
Contact
Email: Janet Sneddon
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