Algae alerts

Blue-green algae Red Alert warning lifted for Pindari Dam

The Red Alert level warning issued by WaterNSW for a high level of potentially toxic blue-green algae has been lifted for Pindari Dam near Inverell in the Barwon region. This site is now on Amber Alert for blue-green algae.

Blue-green algae Red Alert Issued for Burrendong Dam

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Burrendong Dam located in the Central West region 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.

Blue-green algae Red Alert for Lake Brewster Regulator Channel

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Lake Brewster Regulator Channel. Water users downstream of this location should apply caution and regularly check water supplies.

Blue-green algae Red Alert warning lifted for Chifley Dam

The Red Alert warning issued by WaterNSW on behalf of Bathurst Regional Council for a high level of potentially toxic blue-green algae has been lifted for Chifley Dam, located approximately 20km south of Bathurst in Central West NSW. This site is now on Amber Alert for blue-green algae.

Blue-green algae red alert for Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam

WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam, from Belltrees to the upper reaches of the lake. The red alert does not apply to Lake Glenbawn.

Blue-green algae Red Alert Issued for Toonumbar Dam

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Toonumbar Dam in the north of the state.

Blue-green algae Red Alert for Boggabilla Weir

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Boggabilla Weir located at Boggabilla NSW.

Blue-green algae Red Alert warning lifted for Lake Brewster Regulator

The red alert warning for blue-green algae at Lake Brewster regulator channel has been lifted after two consecutive algal samples showed levels below the red alert threshold.

Lake Brewster Regulator Channel is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

Blue-green algae Red Alert Issued for Toonumbar Dam

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Toonumbar Dam in the north of the state. This alert has been issued based on the analysis of the latest satellite imagery. Algae samples will be collected to further validate the alert status.

Blue-green algae Red Alert warning for Copeton Dam has been cleared

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for Copeton Dam. Copeton Dam is now on Amber Alert.