Publications by authors named "Rebecca M Gorney"
Toxins (Basel)
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- The Lake in Central Park and Prospect Park Lake have high levels of harmful cyanobacteria and toxins, with average microcystin concentrations of 920 µg L−1.
- During summer months, these lakes show a nutrient imbalance, with elevated orthophosphate levels compared to dissolved inorganic nitrogen, indicating nitrogen limitation for cyanobacteria.
- Adding public drinking water, which is rich in phosphorus and nitrogen, can enhance cyanobacterial growth, raising concerns about health risks for humans and animals in these popular lakes.
