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Media Release - Department of Water and Energy Date: 21 April 2008 ALGAL COUNTS DOWN AT HUME DAM Chairman of the Murray Regional Algal Coordinating Committee, Richard Scott,today downgraded the algal alert issued on 8 April for Hume Dam from Red to Amber. “Concentrations of blue-green algae in most parts of Hume dam have decreased considerably over the past two weeks, and the reserviour is now back to Amber alert status,” Mr Scott said Under an Amber alert, the water is suitable for recreational uses such as swimming or water sports, but should be considered unsuitable for drinking in its raw form. For the latest information on blue green algae in your area, ring toll free 1800 999 457   MEDIA CONTACTS Murray Regional Office Bunty Driver 0407 403 234 8-20 Edwardes St PO Box 205 DENILIQUIN NSW 2710 Telephone (03) 5898 3910 or 0407 403 234 Facsimile (03) 5881 5102 Top of Page List of Media Releases © NSW Department of Natural Resources