Australia’s beautiful waterways are facing a growing threat from harmful algal blooms (HABs). These blooms, caused by rapid growth of algae in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, produce toxins that can contaminate drinking water supplies. With climate change and nutrient runoff increasing the frequency of these blooms, understanding their impact on water safety is more important than ever.

In this article, we explore what algal toxins are, how they get into tap water, their health risks, and how EvaPure filtration systems can help keep your family safe.

What Are Harmful Algal Blooms and Toxins?

Harmful algal blooms occur when algae multiply rapidly, often turning water green or red and producing toxic substances. Common toxins include microcystins and cylindrospermopsin, which can contaminate water sources used for drinking.

These toxins can survive conventional water treatment and cause serious health problems if ingested.

How Do Algal Toxins Enter Tap Water?

Algal toxins enter water supplies through:

  • Runoff from farms and urban areas carrying excess nutrients.

  • Warmer temperatures promoting algal growth.

  • Inadequate treatment at water facilities, especially during severe blooms.

Municipal treatment plants may struggle to remove all toxins, allowing trace amounts to reach your tap.

Health Risks of Algal Toxins

Exposure to algal toxins can cause:

  • Gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

  • Liver damage from toxins like microcystins.

  • Allergic reactions and skin irritation.

  • Potential long-term effects including immune and neurological damage.

Children, elderly, and people with pre-existing conditions are most vulnerable.

Limitations of Conventional Treatment

Standard filtration and disinfection often can’t fully remove algal toxins, especially during heavy bloom events. This creates a potential risk of contamination even in treated water.

How EvaPure Filtration Systems Help

EvaPure uses advanced filtration media capable of reducing a broad range of contaminants, including algal toxins, before water reaches your taps.

Advantages include:

  • Australian WaterMark certified quality.

  • High flow rate up to 60 litres per minute with no pressure loss.

  • Fixed pricing including installation and delivery.

  • 5-year warranty for peace of mind.

By filtering out harmful toxins at your home’s point of entry, EvaPure ensures safer, cleaner water for your family.

What You Can Do

  • Stay informed about local water quality reports.

  • Consider home filtration if you live near vulnerable water bodies.

  • Reduce nutrient runoff by using eco-friendly garden products.

Don’t let invisible toxins threaten your family’s health. Choose EvaPure for clean, safe water every day.