| Southern Rural Water announced today that Blue Green Algae blooms have been detected in Melton Reservoir.
Health authorities warn that this water is not suitable for recreational purposes, including fishing and boating.
The public is urged to avoid direct contact with contaminated water and to avoid water discoloured by Blue Green Algae scums. People who come into direct contact with contaminated water should wash immediately in fresh water.
Signs warning the public of the danger associated with contact with contaminated water, such as skin allergies or eye irritations, have been erected at the reservoir.
While Southern Rural Water is currently not supplying river water to the Werribee Irrigation District, this water remains suitable for irrigation purposes.
Southern Rural Water is continuing to monitor the water in Melton Reservoir. For more information, please contact Southern Rural Water on (03) 5139 3100.
ENDS
| |
| |