{"id":30254,"date":"2020-02-06T11:39:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T01:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/part-of-barwon-river-still-closed-due-to-blue-green-algae\/"},"modified":"2020-02-06T11:45:29","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T01:45:29","slug":"part-of-barwon-river-still-closed-due-to-blue-green-algae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/part-of-barwon-river-still-closed-due-to-blue-green-algae\/","title":{"rendered":"Part of Barwon River still closed due to blue-green algae"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Barwon River through Geelong remains closed from below Fyans Park to Breakwater Road following an outbreak of blue-green algae.<\/p>\n

Results received by the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority yesterday (Wednesday, February 5) indicate blue-green algae levels are dropping.<\/p>\n

Another sample has been collected and the Corangamite CMA will make a public announcement as soon as it receives results.<\/p>\n

A combination of hot weather, low water flows and high nutrient levels in the Barwon River have contributed to the outbreak.<\/p>\n

During algal outbreaks, people and their pets should avoid contact with the water.<\/p>\n

Contact with blue-green algae can cause skin rashes, eye and ear infections, vomiting and diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, sore throat and asthma symptoms.<\/p>\n

Corangamite CMA\u2019s Barwon through Geelong Co-ordinator Denis Lovric said people should also avoid eating shellfish or fish caught in contaminated water. Anyone experiencing a reaction should seek medical help.<\/p>\n

Blue-green algae blooms can be seen with the naked eye across the water surface.<\/p>\n

Blue-green algae toxins are colourless and odourless and can remain at dangerous levels in water even after the blooms have disappeared.<\/p>\n

For information or to report a suspected blue-green algae outbreak, phone the Corangamite CMA on 5232 9100 or head to\u00a0ccma.vic.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Barwon River through Geelong remains closed from below Fyans Park to Breakwater Road following an outbreak of blue-green algae. Results received by the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority yesterday (Wednesday, February 5) indicate blue-green algae levels are dropping. Another sample has been collected and the Corangamite CMA will make a public announcement as soon as […]<\/p>\n

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