WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling River upstream of Pomona, Pomona boat ramp as well as the Great Darling Anabranch at the Silver City Highway crossing.
Blue-green algae is naturally occurring and can reproduce quickly in still or slow-flowing water when there is abundant sunlight and sufficient nutrients.
List of local Darling River Blue-Green Algae Alerts:
WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling River at the Pomona boat ramp in the Wentworth Weir Pool.
WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling Anabranch at the Silver City Highway crossing.
WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Lake Tandure near Menindee.
WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling River, 13 km upstream of Pomona in the Wentworth Weir Pool.
WaterNSW has issued a red alert advisory for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Darling River at Burtundy and Ellerslie.
Updates and information about blue-green algae blooms and red level warning areas can be obtained by visiting www.waternsw.com.au/algae
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