Algae alerts

15 JUNE 2023

Blue-green algae Red Alert warning Lake Brewster Regulator Channel has been cleared

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.

13 JUNE 2023

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

The red alert warning for blue-green algae at Burrinjuck Dam has been lifted after two consecutive algal samples showed levels below the red alert threshold. Burrinjuck Dam Goodhope and Burrinjuck Dam Woolgarlo are now on Amber alert for blue-green algae.

7 JUNE 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 North of Inverell. The dam is now on Amber Alert for blue-green algae.

1 JUNE 2023

Red, blue-green algal warning lifted for the Darling anabranch at the Silver City Highway crossing

The red alert warning for blue-green algae for the Darling anabranch at the Silver City Highway crossing 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.

31 MAY 2023

Blue-green algae Red Alert warning for Lake Cargelligo Town Water Supply and Boatshed lifted

The red alert warning for blue-green algae at Lake Cargelligo Town Water Supply and Lake Cargelligo Boatshed has been lifted after two consecutive algal samples showed levels below the red alert threshold. The site is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

25 MAY 2023

Red, blue-green algal warning lifted for the Murray River at Fort Courage

The red alert warning for blue-green algae for the Murray River at Fort Courage was lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. Fort Courage is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

25 MAY 2023

Blue-green algae Red Alert warning for Wyangala Dam Inland Waters Park has been cleared

The red alert warning for blue-green algae at Wyangala Dam Inland Waters Park has been lifted after two consecutive algal samples showed levels below the red alert threshold. The site is now on no alert for blue-green algae.

24 MAY 2023

Blue-green algae Red Alert for Burrinjuck Dam

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

24 MAY 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. Water users downstream of the storage should apply caution and regularly check water supplies.

23 MAY 2023

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

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

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