Blue-green algae warnings removed for Lake Eppalock and Hepburns Lagoon
TL;DR
Goulburn-Murray Water has lifted blue-green algae warnings at Lake Eppalock and Hepburns Lagoon after algae levels dropped significantly.
Location
Mallee
Blue-green algae warnings removed for Lake Eppalock and Hepburns Lagoon
Wednesday 5 August, 2026
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed blue-green algae warnings for Lake Eppalock and Hepburns Lagoon following a significant decline in algae levels at both storages.
The Lake Eppalock warning was issued on March 30 and remained in place for 129 days.
The Hepburns Lagoon warning was issued on November 13 and remained in place for 264 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