General News
20 June, 2024
Algae warnings removed
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warnings at Laanecoorie and Tullaroop reservoirs following a significant decline in algae levels. The warning for Laanecoorie Reservoir was issued on February 8, 2024 and remained in place...
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warnings at Laanecoorie and Tullaroop reservoirs following a significant decline in algae levels.
The warning for Laanecoorie Reservoir was issued on February 8, 2024 and remained in place for 132 days.
The warning for Tullaroop Reservoir was issued on December 7 last year and remained in place for 195 days.
GMW water quality coordinator Bianca Atley said GMW would keep testing for further changes to blue-green algae levels.
“We will continue undertaking water quality monitoring and if blue-green algae reach levels deemed unsafe by national health guidelines, a warning will be issued,” she said.
People can stay up to date with current blue-green algae warnings on the GMW website: www.gm water.com.au/news/bga
Information on current warnings can also be obtained 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/water-quality