Blue-green algae Red Alert for Pindari Dam

12 APRIL 2024

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Pindari Dam located 50km north of Inverell.

This Red Alert warning applies only to untreated water at the above location and will remain in place until monitoring and test results confirm that the risk is sufficiently diminished.

People should not consume untreated water from this waterbody, prevent pets and livestock from entering and drinking this water.

The Severn River below Pindari Dam is on Amber Alert. Stock and domestic water users on the Severn River below the dam should apply a level of caution. They should keep a check on water supplies and discontinue using these waters if algae become present.

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