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DON’T SWIM: Red alert for blue-green algae in waterway – Byron Shire News
DAY two of summer and council is also considering the introduction of water restrictions.
THE highest alert level – red alert – has been issued after blue-green algae was detected in the Richmond River near Jabour Weir.
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Richmond Valley Council has increased its water treatment efforts after the algae was detected this week.
The council’s general manager Vaughan Macdonald said hot and dry conditions contributed to the situation.
Casino’s water supply is drawn from the Richmond River and Mr Macdonald said the issue was…
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