Blue green algae Bullen Merri

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Thought I should put this up just in case any of you fish the area


Council is advising the public to avoid all contact with water at Lake Bullen Merri following results showing excessive levels of toxic blue green algae at this lake.

Council staff will continue to monitor waterbodies for any noticeable change in water quality, and will notify the community if a bloom is detected.
Blue green algae are present in almost all aquatic ecosystems, including creeks, rivers, lakes and wetlands. Individual cells are very small, so blue green algae can be present in a water body without being visible. As environmental conditions become more favourable, algae numbers can start to increase rapidly or ‘bloom’.

Algal blooms occur in some lakes within Corangamite Shire, particularly during the warmer months. The toxins they release can be dangerous to humans and animals and can cause a range of health effects including skin rashes and itchiness; irritation of the eyes, ears and nose; respiratory irritation and asthma-like symptoms.

For more information, please download the fact sheet or contact Council on (03) 5593 7100.

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