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11 July, 2024

Reservoir algae warning removed

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warning at Cairn Curran Reservoir following a significant decline in algae levels. The warning for Cairn Curran Reservoir was issued on February 27, 2024 and remained in place for 127...

By Maryborough Advertiser

Reservoir algae warning removed - feature photo

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warning at Cairn Curran Reservoir following a significant decline in algae levels.

The warning for Cairn Curran Reservoir was issued on February 27, 2024 and remained in place for 127 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 at www.gmwater.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, head to the GMW website: www.gmwater.com.au/water-quality

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