Presenza di cianobatteri produttori di tossine algali nel Laghetto di Muzzano.

In October 2011, the project of surveillance of algal blooms "SISTO" allowed discovering the presence of algal toxins produced by cyanobacteria of the genus Microcystis in the Lake Muzzano. These toxins (microcystins MCLR and demethylated MC-LR types) were identified by MALDI-TOF (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization analysis by Time-Of-Flight) mass spectrometry, HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) and ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay). Their toxicity for humans and animals, as well as their persistence in the environment should be taken into account when contaminated waters are used, especially during the periods of algal bloom.