Blue-Green Algae Alert – Green alert for Merbein

23 October 2026

Merbein (location used for Coomealla) is now on Green Alert. There are no alerts for Buronga and Curlwaa.

Green Alerts indicate that Blue-green algae are occurring at 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:
WaterInsights – WaterNSW

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.