Bendigo/Heathcote – Microcyctis

2/03/2007: Bendigo/Heathcote (Victoria)

9000 cells/mL of Microcyctis which is a potentially toxic type. Counts from an integrated reservoir sample were 24,000 cells/mL and from the outlet tower were 17000 cells/mL
Supply to Bendigo WTP shut-off and increased general surveillance at Heathcote WTP. Increased BGA testing until clear.