A Cup of Fouled Water (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption A cup of fouled water, scooped from Lake Erie during the 2011 algae bloom. Credit Tom Bridgeman Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.