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The following chart indicates the threshold levels for each type of advisory.
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Warning
Hazard
Blue-green cell counts (cells/mL)
80,000
250,000
10,000,000
Microcystin toxin level (μg/L)
4
8
2,000
Visual identification
Visual confirmation
Significant blue-green algae surface scum
N/A