High alert for blue-green algae issued for Burrendong Dam

Sahil Makkar
Updated March 27 2019 - 5:58pm, first published 3:30pm
DO NOT ENTER: People are advised not to enter the water, drink untreated water or bathe in water drawn from Burrendong dam while the red alert level warning is in place. Photo: FILE
DO NOT ENTER: People are advised not to enter the water, drink untreated water or bathe in water drawn from Burrendong dam while the red alert level warning is in place. Photo: FILE

Authorities have sounded a red alert (high alert) warning for blue-green algae for Burrendong Dam, which is located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington, midway between Orange and Dubbo in the Central West.

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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