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A recreational red alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Ainsworth in Lennox Head, north of Ballina. Sampling by Ballina Shire Council has shown high levels of Microcystis aeruginosa and genetic testing has revealed it has potential to produce toxins.

WaterNSW is announcing a NSW Government temporary pump restriction to preserve flows in the northern river valleys for towns and stock and domestic supply.

WaterNSW is monitoring the results of the rain event taking place across many areas of the Greater Sydney drinking water catchment and large areas of regional NSW.

WaterNSW is monitoring the results of the rain event taking place across many areas of the Greater Sydney drinking water catchment and large areas of regional NSW.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued on the Wakool River at Stoney Crossing based on a visual inspection. Water sampling is currently underway to confirm the levels of blue green algae at Stoney Creek.

A recreational Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Richmond River at Casino in the vicinity of Jabour Weir and the boat ramp. Sampling by Richmond Valley Council showed high levels of a potentially toxic species.

With rain forecast across much of NSW in coming days, WaterNSW has expanded its preparations to limit potential impacts on the water quality in dam storages.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) for Curlwaa to Wentworth on the Murray River has been cleared.

WaterNSW is advising customers supplied from Brogo Dam that general security irrigation availability will cease as of 6am Saturday 11 January 2020 as a result of temporary rule changes announced today.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) for Red Cliffs to Merbein on the Murray River have been cleared. A Red Alert remains current downstream at Curlwaa and further advice will be provided following additional monitoring.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam which is located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.

WaterNSW will meet with stakeholders in the Cudgegong valley next week to keep them abreast of plans to transfer water from Windamere to Burrendong dam to secure vital supply in the Macquarie valley.

A recreational Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Doughboy Hollow in Singleton after sampling by Singleton Council contractors revealed high levels of a potentially toxic species.

WaterNSW is advising the public that Brogo Dam near Bega, and Blowering Dam near Tumut are temporarily closed due to ongoing bushfire risk, until further notice.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for the Bogan River at Gongolgon, south of Brewarrina.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) for Red Cliffs to Merbein on the Murray River have been cleared. A Red Alert remains current downstream at Curlwaa and further advice will be provided following additional monitoring.

WaterNSW has re-assessed the closure status of multiple recreational areas in the Greater Sydney, Shoalhaven and Illawarra areas and determined that they will remain closed until further notice in the interests of the safety of the public and our employees.

A red alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Windamere Dam located in the Central West region, around 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Harrington Park Lake in Harrington Park, near Camden, south of Sydney.

WaterNSW advises that multiple recreational areas in the Greater Sydney, Shoalhaven and Illawarra areas, including Bendeela, will remain closed until further notice in the interests of safety. WaterNSW will re-assess the closure status on Wednesday 1 January as to whether sites will be reopened from Thursday 2 January.

WaterNSW will be delivering up to 80 megalitres (ML) of water to Tamworth Regional Council via the Peel River downstream of the temporary weir (block bank) at Dungowan.

WaterNSW is advising that the NSW Government has implemented a temporary pump restriction on unregulated river and alluvial access licences in the Hastings unregulated and alluvial water sources, to secure town supply for Port Macquarie.

A recreational red alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Saltwater Creek outlet to Rainbow Beach in Port Macquarie. Sampling by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has shown very high numbers of a range of species including one with the potential to produce toxins.

The NSW Government has implemented a temporary pump restriction on low flows in the Dingo Creek to assist with conserving water for town supply and other critical needs.

WaterNSW is advising the public that Bendeela Recreational Area and Tallowa Dam will be temporarily closed due to ongoing bushfires and extreme fire danger ratings forecast from Thursday 19 December.

WaterNSW is announcing that an existing NSW Government temporary pump restriction to preserve flows in the Intersecting streams and Barwon-Darling river systems for towns and stock and domestic supply, will be extended to 5 January 2020.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Mehi River at Gundare, 60 km west of Moree based on visual observation. Sampling is being organised to confirm.

As the fire risk around Warragamba Dam eases, WaterNSW is now concentrating its efforts on ensuring that ash and debris in raw water supply is minimised.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir after sightings were reported in the weir pool.

A red alert level warning (high alert) remains in place from Lock 11 Mildura to Red Cliffs. An additional Red Alert is in place from Lock 11 downstream to Merbein. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by local water authorities. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage at Pindari Dam located north of Inverell.

WaterNSW is meeting with customers and other water users on the state’s far north and far south coasts as drought conditions put growing pressure on local dam storages.

The NSW Government has implemented water restrictions in the Upper Namoi valley to conserve water remaining in Split Rock Dam for essential town supply and critical needs.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Warren Weir located four kilometres south-east of Warren in the Central West region.

A recreational Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Williams River at Clarence Town Caravan Park in the Hunter region.

The NSW Government has suspended clauses within the Peel Valley Water Sharing Plan as part of drought measures taking place in the region, WaterNSW announced today.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Yandel’ora in Mt Annan, near Camden, south of Sydney. Monitoring by Camden Council has confirmed high levels of potentially toxic alage.

Fires burning in Sydney’s catchment do not pose a risk to water quality in WaterNSW dam storages at this time.

The Murray Sunraysia Regional Algal Coordinating Committee today issued a red alert (high alert) warning for blue-green algae in the Murray River at the Mildura Weir, from the Lock 11 Weir Pool to Bruce’s Bend boat ramp. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by local water authorities. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

By not incorporating important information made available by WaterNSW, last night's ABC report failed to portray the safeguards and expertise that protect Sydney's drinking water quality at its source.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Toonumbar Dam in the North Coast region.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Wetherell Site 3 upstream from the Menindee Lakes.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Burrendong Dam located in the Central West region near of Wellington.

WaterNSW is advising the public that the crest roadway over Hume Dam will re-open to public access on 25 November following the successful completion of the first phase of maintenance work.

WaterNSW is advising the public that the boat ramp used to access the dam storage for leisure craft will be closed until further notice, citing safety concerns.

The Red Alert warning at Corrong in the Lachlan River has been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae at Macintyre River at Boggabilla and Goondiwindi has been cleared.

Approximately 60 Lake Cargelligo community members have attended a WaterNSW information session on future contingency measures should drought conditions persist in the Lachlan valley.

WaterNSW will implement a NSW Government temporary pump restriction to preserve flows currently occurring in the Barwon-Darling river system, for towns and stock and domestic supply only.

WaterNSW will implement NSW Government rule changes to allow for the trade – but not use – of carryover water currently quarantined under drought measures announced on 1 July.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Harrington Park Lake in Harrington Park, near Camden, south of Sydney.

WaterNSW will implement NSW Government temporary pump restrictions from tomorrow (1 November) to restrict access for unregulated licence holders located between Bathurst and major upstream dams to 20% of their entitlement.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic marine algae has been issued for the estuary at Berowra Waters.

The comparatively large volume of water in Wyangala dam offers WaterNSW a range of drought contingency measures to extend dam water supply to Lachlan valley communities.

The NSW government has issued a temporary restriction on groundwater usage in the Maules Creek Groundwater Water Source upstream of Elfin Crossing.

WaterNSW is ramping up its temporary and permanent drought and water security works to extend water supplies to Tamworth and Dungowan.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for the Lachlan River at Corrong.

Water users are advised that the NSW Government has enforced a section 324 temporary restriction on carryover water access for general security users on the Belubula River.

The back area of Bendeela Recreation Area will be open for the October school holidays, including what is expected to be a bumper long weekend.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for the Macintyre River at Boggabilla and Goondiwindi. High concentrations of cyanobacteria have been identified on the western town limits of Boggabilla and can be expected around Goondiwindi. Upstream releases may move algal concentrations further downstream.

WaterNSW, the state’s bulk water supplier and system operator, is restoring Stevens Weir in the Murray Valley.

The high-level algal warning (Red Alert) that was in place at Lake Wetherell (Sites 1 and 4), near Menindee, has been lifted.

WaterNSW has advised affected landholders that Peel River flows downstream of the Dungowan temporary weir will cease no earlier than 30 November if drought conditions persist.

WaterNSW projects to extend the availability of water from Burrendong Dam to communities in the Macquarie valley are well advanced.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Wetherell, upstream from Menindee.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) has been lifted at Burrendong Dam, located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.

Water users are advised that the NSW Government will enforce a section 324 temporary pumping restriction for the Thule and Tuppal Creeks in the River Murray system, below Mulwala Water Source.

Following changes to the operating rules for the Shoalhaven transfer scheme, an additional 14.5GL is now available for the Greater Sydney system.

The Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae at Macintyre River at Boggabilla, Toomelah and Goondiwindi has been lifted.

WaterNSW will meet with locals at Wilcannia next week as part of the key community engagement process before construction begins on the new Wilcannia Weir.

The high-level algal warning (Red Alert) that was in place at Windamere Dam, upstream of Mudgee, has been lifted.

Exploratory bore drilling commenced this week in the latest phase of drought emergency works being undertaken by WaterNSW and Tamworth Regional Council to extend the city’s surface water supply from Chaffey Dam.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Burrendong Dam, located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.

WaterNSW, the state’s bulk water supplier and river operator, will begin scheduled maintenance at Hume Dam on 26 August, preventing public access to the crest roadway until completion of the project.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Windamere Dam, located
in the Central West region 30km south-east of Mudgee.

The Barwon Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (Barwon-RACC) has announced that the previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Pindari Dam, located North of Inverell, has been cleared.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Windamere Dam upstream of Mudgee has been cleared.

WaterNSW and Tamworth Regional Council will host community information sessions for landholders, industry, irrigators and other water users affected by drought response measures.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Wetherell, upstream from Menindee.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage at Pindari Dam, located north of Inverell.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae for Windamere Dam located in the Central West region 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee.

The high-level algal warning (Red Alert) has been cleared for the Bogan River at Gongolgon, located 70km south of Brewarrina.

WaterNSW and Tamworth Regional Council will host community information sessions next month for landholders, industry, irrigators and other water users potentially affected by drought response measures.

The high-level algal warning (Red Alert) at Wilcannia has been lifted.

The Red Alert at Copeton Dam has now been lifted following consecutive results below red alert levels across all lake sites.

WaterNSW is encouraging customers in drought-affected northern valleys to enrol for automated notifications as WaterNSW repeats its advice that recent water allocation announcement do not necessarily guarantee water.

WaterNSW will implement NSW Government temporary pump restrictions intended to support drought measures including the imminent annual water allocation announcement on Monday, 1 July.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for the Macintyre River at Boggabilla, Toomelah and Goondiwindi. This alert is applicable for areas extending upstream past Toomelah to downstream past Goondiwindi.

The Barwon Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (Barwon-RACC) today announced that the previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Pindari Dam, located North of Inverell, has been cleared.

The red alert at Toonumbar Dam has now been lifted.

The high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Windamere Dam upstream of Mudgee has now been lifted.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae at Windamere Dam located in the Central West region 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Chifley Dam located in the Central West region 20 kilometres south of Bathurst has now been reduced.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Wyangala Dam, located west of Cowra. Blue-green algae concentrations have increased significantly in the Lachlan River arm of the storage with the potential to move through the storage.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the water storage, Copeton Dam located near Inverell.

The 2018-19 water year ends on 30 June and WaterNSW customers are being advised that remaining water in accounts at that time will be subject to the carryover rules applicable to the relevant licence.

WaterNSW has begun investigations into a range of measures to address the impacts of drought in the Macquarie Valley and secure water supply for critical needs.

The Red Alert at Copeton Dam has now been lifted following consecutive results below red alert levels.

Water users are advised that the NSW Government has lifted a temporary pumping restriction for the Lower Namoi and Lower Macquarie valleys, effective immediately.

Water users are advised that the NSW Government will extend the temporary pump restriction for the Barwon-Darling River system following significant rainfall across north-western NSW over the past month.

The red alert warning for the Murrumbidgee at Redbank Weir has now been lifted due to consecutive results showing a reduction in blue green algae concentrations over the past few weeks.

The Red Alert at Gum Bend Lake near Condobolin has now been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels.

WaterNSW, the state’s bulk water supplier and river operator, is performing key maintenance and restoration work on weirs in the Murrumbidgee and Murray Valleys.

Two Murrumbidgee valley water trading periods will close on 30 April and 31 May, respectively, and customers are being reminded to utilise their carryover water to avoid the risk of losing it.

March rainfall across the Warrego catchment in Queensland has made its way to NSW.

The Red Alert at Macquarie River at Wellington, downstream to Geurie and extending to Dubbo has now been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels.

Water users are advised that the NSW Government will implement a section 324 temporary pump restriction for the Barwon-Darling River system to protect environmental flows from Wednesday (17 April).

Water users are being urged to ensure their details are accurately registered with WaterNSW in the lead up to environmental releases in the Gwydir in coming days and in the Border Rivers thereafter.

The Red Alert at Burrendong Dam has now been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir.

A new online tool being trialled in the Murrumbidgee valley by WaterNSW that combines the latest on river flows, dam storages, water availability and weather outlook will streamline water management decisions.

The popular back area of Bendeela Recreation Area will be open for the April school holidays, including the Easter weekend and Anzac Day.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued the Macquarie River extending from Wellington to the Dubbo area.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage at Pindari Dam located north of Inverell.

Significant rainfall in the Castlereagh and Namoi rivers catchments in the early hours of Saturday morning has created river flows that are subject to temporary restrictions implemented by the NSW Government to protect this water for high priority needs.

The red alert warnings for the Redbank and Balranald weirs have now been lifted.  While Redbank Weir has no algal alert warning, Balranald Weir is still on amber alert.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Windamere Dam upstream of Mudgee has been cleared.

The red alert warning for the Abercrombie River Arm upstream of the Wyangala Dam has been downgraded to Amber Alert.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Burrendong Dam which is located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Abercrombie River Arm upstream of the Wyangala Dam.

WaterNSW is advising water users that the nomination process for the second term of office for its area-based Customer Advisory Groups is drawing to a close.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir as well as Balranald Weir.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Copeton Dam storage located near Inverell. Blue-green algae concentrations have again increased within the storage following decreases through February.

The Red Alert at Lostock Dam has now been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) is in place for blue-green algae at Windamere Dam, located in the Central West region 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) has been issued for blue-green algae at Chifley Dam, located in the Central West region 20 kilometres south of Bathurst.

The public is being advised to avoid making contact with water discoloured by a marine algal bloom being reported in the Sydney region.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for downstream Windamere Dam, located in the Central West region 30km south-east of Mudgee.

The red alert warning for Mannus Lake has now been reduced to a Green Alert.

WaterNSW welcomes the NSW Government’s commitment to progress investigations into the raising of the Wyangala Dam wall and looks forward to getting started on this vital piece of work.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Darling River at Caulpaulin. This high result could be representative for all areas of the Darling River downstream Wilcannia to well past the Caulpaulin site which is located approximately 25km South West of Wilcannia.

The red alert warnings for the Hay weir pool and Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Buoy have now been changed to Amber Alerts.

WaterNSW is calling for nominations for membership of its Customer Advisory Groups across rural and metro NSW.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the water storage, Copeton Dam, located near Inverell.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Toonumbar Dam in the state’s north-east after monitoring by WaterNSW.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been lifted for Lake Hume.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Darling River at Pooncarie in the Lower Darling Region. Environmental conditions are currently well suited to algal growth due to high temperatures and low flows in the river.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Gum Bend Lake near Condobolin.

Tweed Shire Council has issued a Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae for Bray Park Weir in the North Coast region.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for the Bogan River at Gongolgon.

Today the red alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae in the Murray River has been lifted in the Wentworth weir pool from Merbein to Lock 10, including Wentworth, following regular monitoring by Lower Murray Water.

WaterNSW has stopped the bulk water transfer from Windamere Dam to Burrendong Dam one  month ahead of schedule after two rain events produced good inflows into Burrendong.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Cargelligo at the Town Water Supply site.

Today the red alert warnings (high alert) for blue-green algae in the Murray River have been lifted in the Mildura weir pool from Karadoc to Lock 11 and in the Wentworth weir pool from Lock 11 to Apex and in the Lock 9 weir pool, in the Lower Murray Region, following regular monitoring by Lower Murray Water.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Darling River at Rose Isle located approximately 50km below Bourke towards Louth.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Inverell and the Macintyre River downstream of Lake Inverell.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Hume.  Due to the low water level existing in Lake Hume, this Red Alert applies throughout the lake. Environmental conditions are currently well suited to algal growth due to the prevailing high temperatures.

Due to high concentrations of potentially harmful blue green algae presently being experienced in the Darling and Barwon River from Brewarrina to Wilcannia, residents are reminded that many townships in this area use dual reticulated water systems.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae at Windamere Dam located in the Central West region 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been extended for the Murray River at the Mildura weir pool from the Lock 11 to Karadoc and at the Wentworth weir pool from Yelta to Lock 11 including Wentworth, in the Lower Murray Region. Environmental conditions are currently well suited to algal growth due to high temperatures in the river.

Releases into the upper stretches of the Lower Darling can be extended to meet a crucial deadline for local producers, WaterNSW confirmed today.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Darling River at Burtundy in the Lower Darling Region. Environmental conditions are currently well suited to algal growth due to high temperatures and low flows in the river.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lostock Dam in the Hunter region. The dam is currently at 97.2% capacity with any significant rainfall likely to move algal concentrations downstream in Paterson River should the dam spill.

Northern NSW river systems which feed the Barwon-Darling system and then Menindee lakes, can expect an average of approximately 4000 gigalitres (GL) of annual inflows according to long term data.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the whole of the Hay Weir pool in the Murrumbidgee River. The red alert follows laboratory results showing high levels of blue-green algae at the Hay Weir Buoy and Leonard Street sites where samples were collected recently.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae currently extends from Louth downstream to Tolarno in the Darling River. Red Alerts are also in place for the Menindee Lakes system.

The Barwon Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (Barwon-RACC) today announced that the previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Pindari Dam located North of Inverell has been cleared.

As required under the Pesticides Regulation 2009 Water NSW gives notice of weed and pest control work by Water NSW or approved contractors in the following locations within the Sydney drinking water declared catchment:

WaterNSW staff have successfully rescued thousands of native fish trapped at Burrendong Dam and released them into the Macquarie River after months of preparation in a joint operation with fisheries experts from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

WaterNSW will host customer information sessions regarding dam and river operations in the Macquarie-Cudgegong valley in mid-January as Burrendong Dam storage falls below 13% of capacity.

A fall in the water level of Lake Cargelligo due to increasing downstream demand, will be quickly restored by water currently being released from Wyangala Dam on the Lachlan River, WaterNSW confirmed today.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Lower Darling River at Tolarno, located in the Far West region, downstream from Menindee lakes.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been re-issued for Pindari Dam in the state’s north after follow-up monitoring by WaterNSW.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Darling River at Louth and Trevallyn, located in the Far West region.

WaterNSW is advising that the NSW Government has today lifted the temporary water restriction (S324 Order) in the Namoi valley.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Buoy in the Murrumbidgee Region.

As record drought grips the Macquarie valley, WaterNSW is advising that Burrendong Dam storage will fall below 10% this summer without significant inflows.

WaterNSW is opening the popular alcohol-free back area of Bendeela Recreation Area for the summer holidays.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage at Pindari Dam located north of Inverell.

Monitoring by Snowy Valleys Council has detected high levels of blue-green algae and a red level warning (high alert) has been issued for Mannus Lake and downstream in Mannus Creek, near Tumbarumba.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Murrumbidgee River at Maude weir Buoy and Murrumbidgee River at Redbank weir Buoy in the Murrumbidgee Region.

The NSW Government today announced the NSW Pumped Hydro Roadmap, a landmark WaterNSW initiative to harness dam storages to produce clean, hydro-electricity.

WaterNSW will revise its forecast flow peaks in line with community feedback after meeting with customers and other stakeholders in Mudgee recently.

The Red Alert for blue-green algae at Pindari Dam has now been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels at each storage site. Blue green algae concentrations have decreased over the past few weeks with the lake now at Amber Alert.

The severe drought conditions across NSW has resulted in government requesting WaterNSW to implement restrictions on water accounts for our Lower Darling customers.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lakes Wetherell and Pamamaroo as well as Copi Hollow in the Menindee Lakes system, and for the Darling River at Menindee, all located in the Sunraysia region.

Sydney’s dam storage total could rise by up to 1.5% as a result of yesterday’s significant rain event.

WaterNSW will meet with Namoi valley customers and key stakeholders next week to discuss dam operations in the valley as dam storages continue to drop.

WaterNSW has advised Mid-Western Regional Council and a key stakeholder group that the bulk water transfer between Windamere and Burrendong Dams scheduled for January 2019 will take place in two distinct stages.

WaterNSW confirms the structure and associated extraction on the Pian Creek is legal.

WaterNSW has today welcomed guilty pleas from a prominent Barwon-Darling irrigator in relation to three charges of breaching NSW water management rules brought in the Land and Environment Court.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Cawndilla in the Menindee Lakes system, located in the Sunraysia region.

The Red Alert warning in Lower Darling River at Burtundy and upstream approximately 20 km to include the Jamesville block bank pool has been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels.

WaterNSW has moved the timing of a proposed transfer of water from Windamere Dam to Burrendong Dam, via the Cudgegong River, from November to January 2019.

WaterNSW is implementing further drought measures to save water for critical needs in the Namoi valley as the drought’s impact intensifies across the region.

A red level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Lower Darling River at Burtundy and upstream approx. 20 km to include the Jamesville block bank pool, WaterNSW announced today.

WaterNSW, the state’s bulk water supplier and river operator, is continuing to upgrade vital infrastructure surrounding its weirs along the Murrumbidgee River.

WaterNSW is taking steps to actively manage Namoi valley water resources as they hit critical levels.

WaterNSW, the state’s bulk water supplier and system operator, is building on its reputation for identifying and delivering water infrastructure solutions across regional NSW.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage at Pindari Dam located north of Inverell.

WaterNSW is undertaking routine work on Fitzroy Falls Reservoir as part of a broader portfolio assessment on all dams in the Greater Sydney area of operations.

WaterNSW, the state’s bulk water supplier and system operator, will begin a bulk water transfer from Split Rock Dam to Keepit Dam from 20 October through to early December 2018.

WaterNSW will assess potentially constructing a new mid-Macquarie storage as part of wider investigations into improving water resource management in the Macquarie Valley.

Much-needed rainfall in areas of the Sydney catchment and regional NSW will increase the likelihood of future inflows but have little immediate impact on WaterNSW dam storage levels.

WaterNSW has commenced transferring water from Lake Pamamaroo to Copi Hollow, while block banks constructed on the Lower Darling extend essential water supplies to landholders.

WaterNSW is opening the popular, family-friendly back area of Bendeela Recreation Area for the October school holidays.

Woronora Dam will be closed to the public on week days until the end of the year as part of the Metropolitan Dams Electrical Upgrade Project.

WaterNSW has reached agreement with Murray Irrigation Limited (MIL) to use its infrastructure to transfer water more efficiently along the River Murray.

The extreme drought conditions across NSW have resulted in WaterNSW implementing restrictions on water accounts for many Macquarie Valley customers.

A Leura Creek Catchment Crawl was conducted with ~60 stage two and three students from Katoomba Public School and St Canice’s Primary School in August 2018.

Tomorrow (Thursday, 6 September) WaterNSW will commence pumping water from Lake Yarrunga.

Allegations of illegality involving dams and channels approved by WaterNSW in the Barwon-Darling are unfounded.

Greater Sydney’s water supply is large and secure, holding enough water to meet demand for at least two years, even in the highly unlikely event of zero inflows.

WaterNSW CEO David Harris today responded to the NSW Ombudsman’s report into water regulation compliance.

WaterNSW is inviting former dam builders along with the broader community to mark 50 years since the construction of Blowering Dam was completed.

The NSW Government has announced details of its initiative to waive the fixed charge component cost of most Water Licences in rural and regional NSW.

Installation of the Burrendong Dam cold water pollution curtain has reached the final stage, with work to be completed in mid-August, allowing the trial to control downstream water temperatures to resume.

WaterNSW will undertake a bulk water transfer from Windamere Dam to Burrendong Dam as soon as November if current dry weather conditions persist.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Chifley Dam near Bathurst.

WaterNSW has further consolidated its role as the principal source of customer services and water information in NSW following the addition of crucial information to its website.

As a result of the NSW Government’s water reform package, there are now four agencies responsible for developing and implementing the regulatory framework for water management in regional NSW.

An update to the Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Burrendong Dam located in the Central West. The whole storage is now on Red Alert due the high concentrations of blue green algae being detected on both the Cudgegong (Cudgegong River) and Mookerawa (Macquarie River) arms of the storage.

The 2017/18 water year is set to close which could result in some customers forfeiting water.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Macintyre River below Goondiwindi. This alert is applicable for the entire Macintyre River below Goondiwindi.

WaterNSW has developed a 20-year infrastructure options study for the state’s major rural river valleys to address future challenges in operating regulated river systems, with potential to enhance service levels and guide future investment.

A red alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Cudgegong River arm of Burrendong Dam located in the Central West region.

The Central West Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (CW-RACC) today announced that the previously issued high level algal warning (red alert) at Windamere Dam has now been downgraded to medium level (amber alert).

A pump restriction remains in place for A, B and C class irrigation licences in the Barwon-Darling as a major environmental release being conducted by WaterNSW on behalf of state and Commonwealth governments reaches Brewarrina.

WaterNSW advises the market that it has processed a large order from an established tagged licence in the Murray system for delivery in the Murrumbidgee valley.  The order was placed by Murrumbidgee Irrigation, who consented to WaterNSW identifying them.

The Barwon Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (B-RACC) today announced that a high level warning (red alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage at Copeton Dam near Inverell.

A major environmental release being conducted by WaterNSW on behalf of state and Commonwealth governments is set to peak on the Barwon River at Collarenebri within 24 hours.

In accordance with our Operating Licence, WaterNSW has recalculated the System Yield in respect of the Declared Catchment Area.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lostock Dam in the Hunter region. The dam is currently spilling which may see blue-green algae concentrations moved downstream.

Temporary pump restrictions on A, B and C class water access licences in the Barwon-Darling Unregulated River now apply for the entire length of the system, WaterNSW confirmed today.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage Lake Windamere near Mudgee.

Water trading in the Murrumbidgee valley is set to close for the year and could impact on the carryover water held by licence holders.

WaterNSW has issued a red alert warning for blue-green algae at Goodhope in Burrinjuck Dam.

WaterNSW will begin delivering a major environmental release on behalf of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) into the Barwon-Darling system that could extend from Mungindi as far as the Menindee lakes.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Burrendong Dam in the Central West region..

The Central West Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (CW-RACC) today announced that the previously issued Red Level algal warning (high alert) at Windamere Dam has been downgraded to Amber Level (medium alert).

The Chaffey Dam wall will be opened for public tours as part of the WaterNSW Chaffey Dam Open Day on Saturday, 21 April 2018.

WaterNSW has constructed a block bank between Lake Tandure and Lake Wetherell and commenced pumping from Tandure to Wetherell, to ensure maximum usage of water in the system to support local communities.

Temporary restrictions on A, B and C class water access licences in the Barwon-Darling Unregulated River announced on 9 March have been extended to 28 April, WaterNSW confirmed today.

The public is being encouraged to utilise a new online tool to be informed of possible blue-green algae alerts in New South Wales waterways.

WaterNSW is encouraging campers and visitors to enjoy the designated family-friendly section at the Bendeela Recreation Area, with the rear camping area open to vehicles for Easter and the April school holidays.

The red alert warning for Lake Ainsworth has been lifted by Ballina Shire Council following consecutive results below red alert levels over the past two weeks. Lake Ainsworth is now at Amber Alert with some visible scums still present in areas of the lake.

WaterNSW has commenced the implementation of a key recommendation from the Matthews report into water management, which called for greater transparency around water regulation.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage Lake Windamere near Mudgee.

The red alert warning for Edward River at Deniliquin has now been lifted following consecutive results below red alert levels over the past two weeks. The Edward River at Deniliquin is now at Amber Alert with monitoring still in place.

The red alert at Toonumbar Dam has now been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels. The dam is now at Amber Alert with weekly monitoring still in place.

A red level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been re-issued for the Lachlan River at Willandra Weir.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Darling River at Caulpaulin and the Darling River at Wilcannia.

WaterNSW today announces that following an extensive period of investigation, it has commenced several prosecution proceedings.

WaterNSW will implement more rigorous internal processes to ensure that information provided to regulatory authorities is accurate.

Temporary restrictions on A, B and C class water access licences in the Barwon-Darling Unregulated River will be in place from 9 March, WaterNSW announced today.

WaterNSW is preparing to transfer water from Lake Tandure into Lake Wetherell as the Menindee lakes system total storage volume falls below 17% of capacity.

A red level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Edward River at Deniliquin and Gulpa Creek at Mathoura.

WaterNSW has welcomed a report into its operations by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Ainsworth in the North Coast region by Ballina Shire Council.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued by Hunter Water Corporation for Williams River– Seaham Weir in the Hunter region.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Macintyre River at Inverell.

WaterNSW strongly supports the NSW Government’s decision to establish an independent expert panel to advise on future longwall mining applications in the Sydney drinking water catchment’s sensitive Special Areas.

A red level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Lower Darling River from Pooncarie to Burtundy inclusive, WaterNSW announced today. This red alert may slowly move further downstream with water flow although current results are at amber levels.

WaterNSW has extended its red level (high alert) warning for blue-green algae to take in all of the Hay Weir Pool.

WaterNSW has issued a red level (high alert) warning for blue-green algae at Macintyre River at Lake Inverell.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Toonumbar Dam in the North Coast region.

Public access to the Nepean Dam crest and recreation areas will be closed temporarily on weekdays from 19 February until further notice as work begins to upgrade electrical infrastructure at five of WaterNSW’s metropolitan dams.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam in the Hunter region.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Manilla River downstream Split Rock Dam near Tamworth.

WaterNSW has released figures confirming that evaporation and losses due to seepage consumed the majority of the water that made its way into the Menindee lakes system in the past 18 months.

A red level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Murrumbidgee River at Maude weir buoy, with the bloom expected to move downstream with the current.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the water storage at Split Rock Dam near Tamworth.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lostock Dam in the Hunter region.

Port Stephens Council has issued a red alert for blue-green algal at Newline Road Wetland and Ross Wallbridge Reserve, Raymond Terrace, due to a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae Microcystis spp.

A red level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae on Mannus Lake near Tumbarumba has been extended to cover Mannus Creek downstream, Tumbarumba Creek and Tooma River at Tooma Road Bridge.

WaterNSW could begin pumping water from Lake Tandure into Lake Wetherell as soon as March if the prevailing drought conditions continue to dry the Darling River.

The Barwon Regional Algal Coordinating Committee today announced that the previously issued red level algal warning (high alert) at Copeton Dam has been downgraded to amber level (medium alert).

WaterNSW’s five metropolitan dams are due to receive a $15 million upgrade to its electrical assets, making the sites safer, more community friendly and meet contemporary standards.

Preparations for the second stage of the Keepit Dam upgrade will begin in the coming weeks, with access to the dam wall to be restricted from Thursday 23 March 2017.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has today announced that SRG Limited has been awarded the $24.4 million contract for the second stage of the NSW Government’s Keepit Dam safety upgrade.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has congratulated Keepit Dam upgrade project managers WaterNSW and contractors Ryan Wilks for winning the Commercial Medium Build Category of the 2015 National Electrical and Contracting Association (NECA) Excellence Awards.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has today announced that Keepit Dam’s $2.2 million electrical relocation project will be in the spotlight as a finalist in the 2015 National Electrical and Contracting Association (NECA) NSW Excellence Awards.

Construction on the $2.2 million preliminary electrical works ahead of stage two of the Keepit Dam safety upgrade has reached the half-way mark, State Water Corporation announced today.