TOWNSVILLE WATER

TOWNSVILLE WATER

Townsville City Council is reassuring residents that tap water remains safe for use despite temporary discolouration caused by an increase in naturally occurring minerals. Recent rainfall and releases from the Ross River Dam have affected the raw water intake at the...

INCREASED RISK OF BLUE-GREE ALGAE

With the weather warming up, Townsville residents are being reminded of the potential for a blue-green algae outbreak in the Ross River Dam this summer and its possible impact on water supply. Mayor Jenny Hill said blue-green algae was a common occurrence in waterways...