Would algae overgrowth be good/bad for the Great Lakes

Question

I know that algae reduces carbon dioxide in the atmosphere & makes more oxygen than trees. I am aware that there are some species that are allergic to algae and will die in it, but as an overall whole how good/bad would it be if we just let algae take over the Great Lakes.

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Answer 1

Most cities that surround the Great Lakes us them for drinking water. You wouldn’t want any kind of contamination that would make algae grow exponentially in it. The effects on the ecosystems would ruin the fishing which feed many and give recreational dollars to communities.