Posts

The Toledo Water Crisis, One Year Later

/
Circle of Blue reporter Codi Kozacek summarizes the major steps taken to reduce toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie.

Great Lakes Toxic Algae Prompts Big Investment and Rare Political Agreement

/
After last summer's toxic algae outbreak, safe drinking water is a priority again in Ohio, the state that spurred the Clean Water Act four decades ago.

One Year After West Virginia Chemical Spill, U.S. Drinking Water Protections Still Fall Short

/
Vulnerabilities, exposed by the spill and incidents in North…

Lake Erie Algae Bloom Hits Pelee Island, Moves Toward Sandusky

/
Lake Erie algae alive and well. Photo courtesy T. Archer /…

Infographic: Toxic Algae in Ohio Drinking Water Sources

/
Algae toxins have been found in seven lakes, reservoirs, and rivers that supply drinking water to 1 million people.

Seven Ohio Drinking Water Sources Don’t Meet State Water Quality Standards for Toxic Algae

/
Lack of testing requirements inhibits more thorough review of…

Toledo Issues Emergency ‘Do Not Drink Water’ Warning to Residents

/
Algae toxins poison Lake Erie; 400,000 people without water. Photo…