This algae bloom in a North Carolina retention pond w as grow ing at a rate of several feet of surface diameter per hour. Differentiating betw een these algae and potentially harmful cyanobacteria-and tracking the blooms throughout the w ater column-helps w ater plant operators select intake levels and treatment strategies to ensure healthy, good-tasting w ater.
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