Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) in Inland and Inshore Waters: Assessment and Minimisation of Risks to Public Health

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