Harmful effects of presence of algae in water storage tank

When you are planning to install or set up a water storage system at your place, then the presence of algae in the water is something that needs to be taken care of. Growth of algae in water storage tanks is an issue of worry as it can cause harmful effects on people living in your house, your pets as well as your plants.

 

In this blog, you will go through the harmful effects of algae on you and your family, your pets and your plants.

 

Areas where the climate is hot, there is a high risk of growth of algae in your water tanks. Algae tend to grow when the water stored inside the tank comes in contact with sunlight. In such cases, stainless steel water tanks perform effectively as these blocks the sunlight and protect the water from getting affected by the harmful UV rays. Stainless steel water tanks manufactured by Purever possess the ability to withstand harsh temperature and weather conditions, thereby keeping the water hygienic and safe from all the outside conditions.

 

Effects of Algae on Humans

Algae are known for contaminating the water which has a harmful effect on the health of your family members.

· Water that contains algae is not suitable for drinking purposes as algae highly affects the taste and quality of water. The water that contains algae becomes green or blue in color and starts smelling bad.

· There are some species of algae which are known to possess some harmful toxins. These toxins when consumed can cause various problems related to skin, respiratory problems and symptoms related to hayfever.

 

Effects of Algae on Your Pets

It is obvious that water stored in water tanks is used for multiple household purposes which may also include washing and feeding your pets.

· If you clean your pets with water that contains algae, it can poison them. The effects of algae water on pets include skin rashes, neurological problems, damage to liver and other various fatal conditions.

· If you have pets like fishes and turtles, algae water can affect them too. When algae dies in water, an odor is produced that can cause deprivation of oxygen. For pets that live in water, oxygen deprivation can cause death.

 

Effects of Algae on Plants

Water contaminated by algae can affect your plants too.

· Algae can affect the growth of plants too. If you use algae water for irrigation purposes, it can harm the growth as well as appearance of your plants.

· If you are watering your plants with water that contains algae, the toxins produced by algae can cause some serious adverse effects on plants.

 

Can Growth of Algae in Water Be Prevented?

There are some simple ways to avoid and prevent the growth of algae. One of the best options is to choose stainless steel water tanks.

 

Purever designs and manufactures temperature resistant water tanks for residential as well as commercial purposes. If you are looking for residential as commercial SS water tanks, get in touch with us and drop your requirements at: https://purever.in/contact-us.html

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