Algae alerts

15 MARCH 2023

Blue-green algal red alert issued for the Murray River at Fort Courage as well as the Darling River at Tapio

WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Murray River at Fort Courage as well as the Darling River at Tapio.

9 MARCH 2023

Blue-green algal red alert issued for the Murray River at Lock 9

WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Murray River at Lock 9.

7 MARCH 2023

Red Alert, blue-green algal warnings lifted for Murray River at Murray Downs as well as the Wakool River at Wakool-Barham Road crossing

The red alert warnings for blue-green algae for the Murray River at Murray Downs as well as the Wakool River at the Wakool-Barham Road crossing were lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. Both sites are now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

7 MARCH 2023

Red Alert blue-green algal warning lifted for Hume Dam

The red alert warning for blue-green algae for Hume Dam has been lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. Hume Dam is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

1 MARCH 2023

Blue-green Algae Red Alert warning for Lake Ainsworth has been cleared

The Red Alert level warning issued by Ballina Shire Council for a high level of potentially toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for Lake Ainsworth in the North coast region.

24 FEBRUARY 2023

Blue-green algae Red Alert warning for Lake Brewster Inflow has been cleared

The red alert warning for blue-green algae for Lake Brewster Inflow was lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. The site is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

24 FEBRUARY 2023

Blue-green algae Red Alert for Wyangala Dam Wall Station 1

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Wyangala Dam Wall Station 1. Water users downstream of the storage should apply caution and regularly check water supplies.

21 FEBRUARY 2023

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

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for Windamere Dam located near Mudgee in the Central West region.

17 FEBRUARY 2023

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

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) has been cleared for the Burrendong Dam in the Central West region located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.