Keepit dam warning: Blue-green algae alert issued, people warned not to swim or drink potentially toxic water

Madeline Link
Updated October 29 2020 - 9:51am, first published 9:48am
RED ALERT: A warning has been issued about blue-green algae in Keepit Dam. Photo: File
RED ALERT: A warning has been issued about blue-green algae in Keepit Dam. Photo: File

SWIMMERS have been warned to keep out of Keepit Dam with a red alert issued for toxic blue-green algae.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

Journalist

Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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