Should bottled water or tap water be preferred? How much water should I drink every day to stay adequately hydrated? What is the easiest way to get rid of the chlorine smell sometimes noticed in tap water? What containers should I use to store water? Are water filter jugs a good alternative to bottled water? The Agency answers all your questions in this new article.

Cyanobacteria grow mainly in summer in waters such as lakes, ponds and some streams and rivers, and lead to a change in the colour of the water. Although they occur naturally in aquatic ecosystems, their proliferation, which results from excessive nutrient inputs to lakes and rivers, is becoming a growing international concern because of the ecological, health and economic consequences. This article provides some insights on this family of bacteria, which is gaining increasing attention.