Well im sure youve heard that the water that Toledo supplies is tainted by a toxin produced by algae. Were not to drink the water until further notice. The weather is in control of how long the algae bloom is concentrated since storms and wind can break it up and disperse the bloom.
Its disappointing to see how people only think of themselves and hoard bottled water. Some were buying 20+ cases filling every space in thier cars, even the floors leaving others with none. Shelves were empty but they're slowly getting restocked.
Otoh, many with well water around the area have offered free water. I have a 3000+ gallon cistern in my yard that has been regularly treated with chlorine. Most call it a pool. its filtered daily and i plan to boil some today to do dishes. I also have a couple of rain barrells and relatives in other counties with alternative water intake infrastructure systems so i havent been too worried.
I thought Manny may find this interesting and may have predicted this predicament prior to this situation. Some local photos of lake erie are disturbing although some might enjoy it on st pattys day. Completely green.
I am happy to say that i don't fertilize my lawn at all. Most people around here do, though. Im a big believer that the nutrients just run off into the lake via river tributaries and feed the problem.
Does anyone know if distilling water would remove microsystin? This might give me motivation to build a still. Apparantly its a tiny toxin composed of a few amino acids harmful to the liver and escapes filtration systems. Perhaps a coagulant of some type would remove the bugger.