About Algal Blooms & Drinking Water

With regard to drinking water and harmful algal blooms (HABs), the Water Treatment plant has the water tested on a biweekly basis.  The water is tested for a combination of items, collectively called cyanotoxins.  Each cyanotoxin has a minimum detectable level and measures below that level are considered safe.  See the chart below "Drinking Water Health Advisories."  Findlay's raw water has never tested at a level that is detectable.

More information about harmful algal blooms and drinking water can be found on this fact sheet and on this EPA page.  If more detail is desired, please stop by the Water Treatment Plant at 110 North Blanchard St. or call us at 419-424-7193.