Dear Colleagues,

A wide range of algal and cyanobacterial species and their harmful metabolites are being increasingly detected in water bodies worldwide. Harmful algal bloom events are exacerbated by climate change and human activities. The harmful effects resulting from the presence of algal and cyanobacterial cells include the following: (a) production of varying concentrations of cyanotoxins, for instance microcystins, saxitoxins, cylindrospermopsin, anatoxins, and b-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA), with recorded human health effects, such as severe cases of gastrointestinal and skin diseases, liver failure, and cancer and potential links between Alzheimer's disease and motor neurone disease (MND), as well as mortalities; and (b) production of unpleasant taste and odor (T&O) compounds, for example geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB), in water, leading to customer complaints and dissatisfaction with the aesthetic quality of distributed water. The resulting conditions and production of harmful compounds represent significant challenges to the production of safe drinking water; therefore, their removal is a priority to ensure public safety. While current standard microscopic taxonomy identification methods provide valuable information about cell numbers, these methods are incapable of providing real-time information about the fate of cells during treatment. Hence, in this Special Issue, we are seeking publication of innovative research work focusing on the following: (1) development of methods to identify critical control points for the breakthrough and accumulation of cells in water supply systems using a combination of conventional and novel methods, such as real-time fluorescence measurement, cell integrity, and next-generation sequencing methods; and (2) assessing the impact of conventional and new treatment processes to prevent breakthrough incidents and the benefits of these analyses for improved management purposes. We are looking for novel treatment approaches coupling new and traditional analytical methods for improved cyanobacteria and algae management within plants.

Dr. Arash Zamyadi
Guest Editor

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• cyanobacteria
• algae
• cyanotoxins
• taste and odour
• water treatment
• advanced treatment
• reuse
• management strategy