Water NSW has issued a Red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae in the Lower Darling River from Lake Wetherell to the Darling River confluence with the Murray at Wentworth.
The Great Darling Anabranch at the Silver City Highway crossing is on Red alert for blue-green algae.
The Murray River at Buronga, Curlwaa, Fort Courage and Lock 8 is on Amber alert for blue-green algae.
These alert levels represent ‘bloom’ conditions.
Contact with or use of water from red alert areas should be avoided due to the risk of eye and skin irritation.
Drinking untreated or boiled water from these supplies can cause stomach upsets.
People should not fish when an algal scum is present.
Owners should keep dogs away from high alert areas and provide alternative watering points for stock.
Read the full report: https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/blue-green-algae-updates/
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