Blue-Green Algae Alert – Green for Buronga, Merbein and Curlwaa

12 September 2025

Green alerts are now in place for Buronga, Merbein and Curlwaa.

A Green Alert indicates that blue-green algae are occurring at naturally low numbers. At these concentrations, algae would not normally be visible, however some species may affect taste and odour of water even at low numbers and does not pose any problems for recreational, stock or household use.

Please go to WaterNSW website for more information:
https://www.waternsw.com.au/water-services/water-quality/algae

WMI Customer reminder

Customers are reminded that WMI does not guarantee the supply of water (either quantity or quality) at any time, as it is untreated and directly sourced from the River Murray. It is recommended that customers have water storage capacity of at least two weeks’ stock and garden needs. A water storage tank allows alternate water supply when irrigation water delivery is interrupted or when irrigation water quality has deteriorated. It also allows settling before use.

Landlords are required to inform their tenants of water delivery interruptions or deteriorating quality and assist by providing an alternate water supply.