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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) in Inland Waters: Assessment and Control of Risks to Public Health
Preface
This guidance document has been compiled by the Scottish Executive Health Department's Blue-Green Algae Working Group. It replaces interim guidance on this subject issued by the Scottish Home and Health Department in 1994.
The approach advocated here for managing the risks to human and animal health of exposure to blue-green algal toxins centres on production and implementation of "Local Action Plans". These should be co-ordinated by the NHS Boards in Scotland and should be agreed by the various stakeholders identified herein.
This document includes guidance on the content and structure of these Local Action Plans and should be regarded as a resource to assist in their production.
The Scottish Executive Health Department (SEHD) proposes to review and, if necessary, re-issue this guidance document every five years. However, it is recognised that the value of this guidance lies in its practical implementation. The SEHD would therefore welcome feedback, which should be addressed to the SEHD's Scientific Adviser at St Andrew's House, Edinburgh EH1 3DG. Should this feedback indicate a specific need, then a further version of this guidance will be produced sooner.
Dr Colin Ramsay
Chairman of the Blue-Green Algae Working Group.
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