The Lower Darling River has been under Red Alert for Blue Green Algae since February this year.
This Red Alert advises water users not to consume the water without appropriate treatment.
Wentworth Shire Council is willing to assist those impacted by providing a free alternative water supply of Filtered Water direct from its Wentworth and Pooncarie Water Supply Systems.
Those wishing the access this alternative water supply will need to provide and fund their own water holding vessels / tanks or arrange their own cartage contractors.
Lower Darling River property owners will need to book by calling Wentworth Shire Council on 03 5027 5027 to access the Filtered Water points.
Alternative water supply locations will be available within the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm at the following standpipes:
WENTWORTH
Wentworth Standpipe (near the corner of Beverley and Arthur Streets).
· Monday 20 May
· Tuesday 21 May
· Wednesday 22 May
· Thursday 23 May
· Friday 24 May
· Monday 27 May
· Tuesday 28 May
· Wednesday 29 May
· Thursday 30 May
· Friday 31 May
POONCARIE
Pooncarie Standpipe (near the corner of McKinlay and Mallara Streets).
· Tuesday 21 May
· Thursday 23 May
· Tuesday 28 May
· Thursday 30 May
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