Algae alerts

11 SEPTEMBER 2023

Blue-green algae Red Alert for Carcoar Dam

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Carcoar Dam. This alert is placed based on the satellite images.
6 SEPTEMBER 2023

Blue-green Algae Red Alert warning for Pindari Dam has been lifted

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.
29 AUGUST 2023

Blue-green Algae Red Alert warning for Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam has been lifted

The Red Alert level warning issued by WaterNSW for a high level of potentially toxic blue-green algae has been lifted for Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam. The site is now on no alert for blue-green algae.
23 AUGUST 2023

Blue-green algal red alert issued for the Darling River at Tapio

WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling River at Tapio.
22 AUGUST 2023

Blue-green algal red alert issued for the Darling River at Ellerslie

WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling River at Ellerslie.
21 AUGUST 2023

Blue-green algae Red Alert for Pindari Dam storage

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Pindari Dam near Inverell.
15 AUGUST 2023

Blue-green algal red alert issued for the Darling River at Pooncarie

WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling River at Pooncarie.
10 AUGUST 2023

Blue-green algal red alert issued for the Darling River at Burtundy

WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling River at Burtundy.
10 AUGUST 2023

Blue-green Algae Red Alert (High Alert) warning for Bogan River at Nyngan Weir Pool has been lifted

The Red Alert level warning issued by WaterNSW for a high level of potentially toxic blue-green algae has been lifted for Bogan River at Nyngan Weir Pool in the Central West region. This site is now on Amber Alert for blue-green algae.
10 AUGUST 2023

Blue-green Algae Red Alert (High Alert) warning for Quipolly Dam been lifted

The Red Alert level warning issued by WaterNSW for a high level of potentially toxic blue-green algae has been lifted for Quipolly Dam near Quirindi in the Barwon region. This site is now on Amber Alert for blue-green algae. This storage is managed by Liverpool Plains Shire Council.

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Algae Alerts NSW map

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