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.

Below is a summary of the agencies responsible for harmful algal bloom outbreaks:

Human health related water

Department of Health

Water bodies impacting on health of production animals

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Estuarine and marine waters

Department of Environment, Science and Innovation

Within protected areas

Department of Environment, Science and Innovation

In this guide:

1. Blue-green algae in freshwater
2. Reporting outbreaks
3. Health effects
4. Livestock and farm dams

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