Toxic algae unlikely in Illinois drinking water

Published August 10, 2014 9:02am ET



SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The toxin-producing algae that tainted drinking water around Toledo, Ohio, last week isn’t likely to pose a similar problem in Illinois, but state officials are still watching out for it.

Kim Biggs of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says the state started a program last year to test water when algae blooms are reported. The program was created to protect keep water safe.

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