Algae alerts

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.

Red, blue-green algal warning lifted for Lake Tandure near Menindee

The red alert warning for blue-green algae that was issued for Lake Tandure near Menindee was lifted following two consecutive laboratory algal reports which indicates that the lake is no longer on red alert for blue-green algae. Lake Tandure is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

Blue-green algae Red Alert for Burrinjuck Dam-Goodhope

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Burrinjuck Dam at Goodhope. Water users downstream of the storage should apply caution and regularly check water supplies.

Red, blue-green algal warning lifted for the Darling River at the Pomona boat ramp in the Wentworth Weir Pool

The red alert warning for blue-green algae that was issued for the Darling River at the Pomona boat ramp in the Wentworth Weir Pool, was lifted following two consecutive laboratory algal reports which indicates that the lake is no longer on red alert for blue-green algae. The Darling River at the Pomona boat ramp in the Wentworth Weir Pool is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

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.

Red, blue-green algal warning lifted for the Darling River, 13 km upstream of Pomona in the Wentworth Weir Pool

The red alert warning for blue-green algae that was issued for the Darling River, 13 km upstream of Pomona in the Wentworth Weir Pool, was lifted following two consecutive laboratory algal reports which indicates that the lake is no longer on red alert for blue-green algae. The Darling River, 13 km upstream of Pomona in the Wentworth Weir Pool is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

Blue-green algal red alert issued for Chifley Dam

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae (High Alert) at for Chifley Dam on behalf of Bathurst Regional Council. Chifley Dam is located approximately 20km South of Bathurst.

Blue-green algal red alert issued for the Hume Dam at Frist Bay Creek crossing of the Murray Valley Highway near Tallangatta

WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of blue-green algae for the Hume Dam at Frist Bay Creek crossing of the Murray Valley Highway near Tallangatta.