AFTER 135 days , Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warning for Lake Nillahcootie following a significant decline in algae levels.

GMW issued the warning for Lake Nillahcootie in January 2024.

The blue-green algae levels were regularly tested according to GMW Water Quality Coordinator Bianca Atley.

“We will continue to undertake water quality monitoring,” she said.

“If blue-green algae reach levels deemed unsafe by national health guidelines, a warning will be issued.”

Blue-green algae occur naturally in waterbodies but contain toxins harmful to humans and animals.

Contact with it can cause rashes; sore eyes, ears, and nose; or if swallowed, nausea or vomiting.

To keep up to date with current blue-green algae warnings, phone 1800 013 357 or visit the GMW website: www.g-mwater.com.au/bga

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