Cyanobacteria Enumeration Water Test

Recommended for targeted testing for cyanobacteria concentration in drinking water. This testing package is ideal for people who are located near a harmful algal bloom event and are noticing unpalatable taste and odor issues in their drinking water.  This Tap Score water test package provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a sample for certified laboratory testing. Reported results will include detailed, quantified analysis and enumeration (colony count) of of cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria, also known as "blue-green algae", can enter into drinking water supplies during periods of freshwater and marine harmful algal blooms (HABs). HABs can occur anytime there is an excessive accumulation of algae growth. Cyanobacteria contamination in drinking water can lead to taste and odor issues, as well as produce toxins (called cyanotoxins) that can cause illness and even death in both humans and animals.