Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding residents to avoid recreational activities in the Mount Morgan Dam, with ongoing sampling continuing to detect a blue-green algae bloom.
Despite recent rainfall in both the local area and catchment, current sampling shows medium levels of potentially toxic algae remain present.
Residents are advised to avoid recreational activities in the local waterway until further notice as the algae can pose a hazard to public health from direct contact or ingestion of untreated water.
Please note that the presence of blue-green algae affects untreated water only and the treated water for Mount Morgan remains safe for consumption.
The Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant is effectively removing algae during treatment, with increased monitoring in place.
Fitzroy River Water will continue regular testing at the Dam and will provide updates as conditions change.
Signage advising of the algae blooms is in place at the boat ramp.
