Blue-green algae warning removed for Tullaroop Reservoir
TL;DR
Goulburn-Murray Water has lifted its blue-green algae warning for Tullaroop Reservoir after 189 days as algae levels declined.
Location
Mallee
29/07/2026 12:00:00 AM
Goulburn-Murray Water has removed a blue-green algae warning for Tullaroop Reservoir following a significant decline in algae levels.
The warning was issued on January 22 and remained in place for 189 days.
GMW Water Quality Coordinator Bianca Atley said GMW would keep testing for further changes to blue-green algae levels at its storages.
"We will continue undertaking water quality monitoring and if blue green algae reach levels deemed unsafe by national health guidelines, a warning will be issued," she said.
People can view current blue-green algae warnings on the GMW website:
Blue-Green Algae Warnings - Goulburn Murray Water
Information on current warnings can also be obtained by phoning 1800 013 357 and selecting the blue-green algae information option.
Customers are reminded that water supplied by GMW is not suitable for human consumption without first being properly treated.
For more information, head to the GMW website:
Water Quality - Goulburn Murray Water
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