EPA grant to LDH to monitor toxins

DALLAS - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $40,836 to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to monitor water quality at some recreational beaches on the Gulf Coast. The funding will help LDH assess and plan for formations of excess algae, or algal blooms, which can be toxic. “These funds will assist Louisiana in monitoring beaches for harmful algal blooms to ensure these beaches remain safe for people and pets,” said Regional Administrator Ken McQueen, and accessible for public recreation. LDH will use the grant funding to test coastal recreational beaches for toxins in algal blooms. Test results will help LDH develop plans to deal with algal blooms. Harmful algal blooms are a major environmental problem in all 50 states. (Source: EPS 12/03/20) EPA Awards $40,836 to Louisiana Department of Health to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches | U.S. EPA News Releases | US EPA