Natural poly-culture of filamentous algae was grown in agricultural stormwater.
Filamentous algae biomass lipid content was below 2%.
Anaerobic digestion of whole filamentous algae or LEA yielded ∼0.2 L CH4 per gVS.
Macro- and micronutrients captured from stormwater were released into AD effluent.
AD effluent was successfully used for growth of lipid-accumulating C. sorokiniana.