When it comes to Lake Erie algae, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been expecting a bad year. But it shall however, be noted that the prediction does mean that water shutdowns will be closed as it happened last year.

NOAA scientist Rick Stumpf has predicted the bloom will be more severe than 2014, but has also stated that it would not be as bad as it was in 2011. Stumpf said it would not be wrong to affirm that it would be the second worst bloom seen on Lake Erie.

Lake Erie's worst algae bloom has taken place in 2011 when the toxic bloom has drifted east of Cleveland. In 2014, the city of Toledo's water supply has to be closed for three days. This year's June rainfall has led to wash phosphorus from farms into the lake. Phosphorus feeds the lake.

Stumpf said that majority of water treatment plants should be able to overcome the blooms. Main problem that will come is the cost. Water plant managers have said that new, two-stage limits on algae toxins from the US EPA will make sure that drinking water is safe.

People have been asked to go through bi-weekly NOAA bulletins. They will keep them updated on algae blooms. Boaters, fishermen and vacationers will come to know about the areas they have to avoid.