Harmful algae
Reporting outbreaks
A number of response agencies (state government, local governments and water storage operators) have jurisdiction over harmful algal blooms. The lead response agency depends on the type of water body and the threat posed.
View the summary table below for the agencies responsible for harmful algal bloom outbreaks and their contact details:
| Water type | Agency | Phone numbers and website details | Email addresses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater, marine, and estuarine waters, including within protected areas | DETSI | Pollution Hotline (1300 130 372) | pollutionhotline@detsi.qld.gov.au |
| Human health concern about Freshwater, marine and estuarine waters | Queensland Health |
13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) 13 QGOV (13 74 68) | environmentalhazards@health.qld.gov.au |
| Water bodies impacting on health of production animals | DPI | 13 25 23 | info@dpi.qld.gov.au |
| Ornamental or recreational lakes, bathing reserves, foreshores, recreational waters, natural freshwaters | LGA | Find your local Government contacts | |
| Reservoirs, including drinking water storages and recreational lakes | Water Supply Scheme Operators Drinking Water Service Providers | South East Queensland: Seqwater website | |
| 1300 SEQWATER (1300 737 928) | communications@seqwater.com.au | ||
| Elsewhere in Queensland: Sunwater website | |||
| 13 15 89 | community@sunwater.com.au | ||
Full details on response agencies and specific contacts can be found in the Queensland harmful algal bloom response plan and operational procedures.