Water Quality in Our Lakes and Ponds

The ACT Government monitors the environmental status of Canberra's Lakes and Ponds and advises users of changes in water quality conditions in relation to bacteria and blue green algae and how the changes affect public use. General water quality parameters are also monitored to pick up long term trends.

Before engaging in water recreation activities in Canberra's Lakes and Ponds, please ensure you check the most recent status of both bacteria and blue green algae.

Molonglo River Closed

Media release:Molonglo River Water-ski Area Closed, 29 November 2011 

Bacteria

The ACT Health Protection Service conducts analysis at a number of sites in Lake Tuggeranong, Lake Ginninderra and the Molonglo River on behalf of Parks, Conservation and Land from October to April each year. Parks, Conservation and Land is responsible for warning the public if required (Lake Burley Griffin is managed by the National Capital Authority . For information on water quality status regarding bacteria.

Blue Green Algae

Throughout the year the Environment Protection Authority monitors at various site in Lake Tuggeranong, Lake Ginninderra, the Molonglo River, Gungahlin Lake, Yerrabi Pond and Point Hut Pond (Lake Burley Griffin is managed by the National Capital Authority  . For information on water quality status regarding blue green algae.

General Water Quality

For more information on water quality in the ACT.