Nyngan and Gongolgon have been featured on the WaterNSW map recently, but for all the wrong reasons.
Both locations have been given a “red alert” status for the presence of blue-green algae after the most recent testing undertaken by WaterNSW.
Red alert levels represent ‘bloom’ conditions. The water may appear green and may have strong, musty or organically polluted odours. The blue-green algae itself may be visible as clumps or as scums.
Anyone coming across this should consider the “blooms” as toxic to humans and animals. The water should not be used for drinking (without prior treatment), stock watering, or for recreation…