Identification
Free Floating Blooms
- Entire water body appears green.
Scums
- Scums appear as a foam or a froth. Color can be various forms of green, blue, and white.
Streaks
- Distinct streaking in water
Common Algae
- Algae is a filamentous vegetative growth in ponds and lakes. It can easily be picked up by hand and does not produce toxins.
Duckweed
- Duckweed is an aquatic plant that is commonly mistaken for cyanobacteria. Like regular algae, duckweed can be picked up by hand and does not produce toxins.
Last Modified on
Dec 02, 2025
