Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warnings from most locations in the Torrumbarry Irrigation Area following a significant decline in algae levels.
The warnings have been removed at the following locations:
- Ghow (Kow) Swamp
- The Macorna Main (No.2) Channel System
- The Pyramid/Box Creek Channel System including the No.6 Channel System
- The Loddon River from the Kerang Weir Pool to the confluence of the Little Murray River
- The No.7 Channel between the Loddon River and Reedy Lake
- Reedy Lake
- Middle Lake
- No.1 Lagoon
Warnings remain in place in the Torrumbarry Irrigation Area for the following locations:
Blue-green algae warnings were issued for these areas at various times in February this year.
GMW will continue to undertake water quality monitoring and if blue‑green algae reach levels deemed unsafe by national health guidelines, a warning will be issued.
Keep up to date with current blue-green algae warnings at www.gmwater.com.au/news/bga or by phoning 1800 013 357 and selecting the blue-green algae information option.
Customers are reminded that water supplied by GMW is not suitable for human consumption without first being properly treated.
For more information, go to www.gmwater.com.au.