04/06/2026
⚠️ Gippsland Lakes: Downgraded advice – algal bloom
Blue-green algae levels have reduced and advice to avoid contact with water at Lake Wellington and Hollands Landing has been downgraded.
There is now no advice in place to avoid contact with water across the Gippsland Lakes.
The risk to human health from water contact is now considered low.
However, please continue to take care:
• Avoid contact with water if you see discolouration or surface scum, even where signage is not present
• If you experience skin or eye irritation after contact, rinse thoroughly in fresh water
• Do not drink water collected from the Gippsland Lakes - boiling does not remove the risk
• Seek medical advice if you experience illness after contact with lake water
Advice for consuming seafood remains in place:
• Do not collect or eat shellfish, prawns or crabs
• Remove the gut and gills from fish before cooking
• Do not cook or eat whole fish
For more info about the harmful algal bloom https://www.water.vic.gov.au/waterways/blue-green-algae
East Gippsland Shire Council
Environment Protection Authority Victoria
Victorian Department of Health
East Gippsland Water
