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Home My WebLink AboutDWQ-2025-003444OK OKOK OK Harmless aquatic plants Not everything green is harmful algae. Some non-toxic aquatic vegetation is often confused with harmful algae. Don’t be fooled! See something like this? Use a green stick to lift up a piece of the material. If it has a fibrous, hair-like texture (as photographed), what you’re seeing is likely harmless filamentous green algae. Safe: filamentous green algae This aquatic plant can float in large masses on the water. Take a close look. If you can see small roots or leaves you know that the growth is harmless duckweed. Safe: duckweed 9 Check waterconditions HABs.utah.gov