Algae warnings off

GOULBURN-Murray Water has removed the blue-green algae warnings from all 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 with the Little Murray River

● All channels including spur channels in the No.7 Channel system

● First Reedy Lake

● Middle Reedy Lake

● Little Lake Charm

● Racecourse Lake

● Kangaroo Lake

● All channels including spur channels in the No.9 Channel system south of Swan Hill (water sourced from the Little Murray River)

● The Little Murray River

● Tresco Irrigation District

Blue-green algae warnings were issued for these areas during February.

GMW will continue 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 blue-green algae warnings at www.gmwater.com.au/news/bga or by calling 1800 013 357 and selecting the blue-green algae information option.

Customers are reminded water supplied by GMW is not suitable for human consumption without first being properly treated.

For more information, go to www.gmwater.com.au

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