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What is microcystins in water?

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microcystins in water are a group of persistent cyclic toxins produced by some cyanobacteria; microcystin-LR is commonly analysed.

What does microcystins in water mean in practice?

They may remain inside cells or enter the dissolved phase after cell death or damage.

When does it matter?

Household boiling is not a reliable safety treatment and can reduce water volume without removing the toxin.

Which solutions are related to it?

Treatment carefully removes cells and uses validated adsorption, ozonation, AOP or membranes for the dissolved fraction.