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What’s In Your Water? Microcystin in Iowa’s Water Systems, by Nicole Palenske

What’s In Your Water? Microcystin in Iowa’s Water Systems, by Nicole Palenske

December 8, 2016

Did you hope to swim at a public beach last summer — then meet a sign informing you there’s contaminated water and no swimming allowed? Iowa has seen record levels of toxic algal blooms this year. Nicole Palenske, associate professor of biology, describes how Iowans can protect themselves and their water supply from microcystin. Read her post on Medium.

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