Type Status Location Last Updated
Community Update - Env Unknown Gippsland Lakes and the Gippsland Coast from McLoughlins Beach to Marlo 22/07/2022
Thismessageis being issued for water in the Gippsland Lakes and the Ninety Mile Beach from McLoughlins Beach to Marlo.

  • The levels of blue green algae within the Gippsland Lakes have decreased to well below the safe contact thresholds.
  • The entire Gippsland Lakes system and Ninety Mile Beach is now safe for recreational contact with water.
  • However as toxins from the algae can accumulate in seafood after a bloom has dispersed, advice regarding the consumption of specific seafood still applies.
Do not consume crustaceans (such as prawns, crabs and bugs) and shellfish caught inside the Gippsland Lakes or within 10 nautical miles of the shore between Mcloughlins Beach and Marlo.

Finfish caught from within the Gippsland Lakes should be rinsed thoroughly in fresh water and the guts and gills removed before cooking or freezing.

Ingesting these toxins can lead to serious illness. Cooking or freezing does not destroy the toxins.
What you should do:
  • Visit betterhealth.vic.gov.au (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/harmful-algal-blooms) for more information.
  • Keep up-to-date with algae information at www.water.vic.gov.au/waterways-and-catchments/rivers-estuaries-and-waterways/blue-green-algae
Protect your health:
  • If you are experiencing any health issues after contact with affected water seek medical advice from your local doctor or Nurse-On-Call (https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/primary-and-community-health/primary-care/nurse-on-call) on 130060 60 24.
This message was issued by Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning.

The next update is expected by 19/08/2022 05:00 pm or as the situation changes.

Information about blue green algae:
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