In August of 2014 an algae bloomed in Lake Erie causing a dangerous toxin called mycrocystin to be released into the lakes water which is where Toledo, Oh receives their tap water. As many as 400,000 residents were instructed not to drink, bathe, or boil their water until tests could be done to ensure the toxin was at a safe level. This catastrophe has sparked concern from local water superintendents all the way to the White House about the concern for not only monitoring algae but for testing regularly for mycrocystin which is currently not required.As an individual that lives a mere two hours from Toledo, this naturally was very concerning and continues to be as many scientists have made it clear that this problem will only continue to get
