Blue Green Algae levels are on the rise at No.7 Dam

Published on 20 December 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council is urging Mount Morgan residents to avoid swimming or water sports at the No.7 Dam until further notice.

The recent inflows from surrounding catchments have increased the nutrient density of the water resulting in this latest algal bloom.

Algal bloom is not an unusual occurrence. Council officers will be regularly testing the water in the coming weeks.

Rockhampton Regional Council is committed to the safety of Mount Morgan residents and will notify the community when it is safe to recommence activities in the dam.

For more information on Blue Green Algae visit the CSIRO website: https://www.csiro.au/en/research/natural-environment/ecosystems/blue-green-algae/what-are-blue-green-algae