Ayr Creek Lagoon
In March 2018, we began a project to respond to community concerns about the odours from this naturally occurring foreshore lagoon. This project is working with the community and agency stakeholders to investigate the causes of the odour and provide options for management.
Water Quality Monitoring
We're now monitoring the water quality and Blue Green Algae levels of the Ayr Creek Lagoon on a monthly basis.
Results are shown in the table below.
As the local water manager, we will undertake management responsibilities as identified in the South Gippsland BGA Regional Coordination Plan.
| Date | Blue Green Algae Level | Alert Level | Public Advice |
| November 2018 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| December 2018 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| January 2019 | Not detected | Nil | Nil |
| February 2019 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| March 2019 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| April 2019 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| May 2019 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| June 2019 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| July 2019 | Not detected | Nil | Nil |
| August 2019 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| September 2019 | Not detected | Nil | Nil |
| October 2019 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| November 2019 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| December 2019 | Minor | Nil | • May have waterway environmental or potential public health impacts • Can be dealt with by on site resources of a single agency • There is no adverse publicity, injury, or environmental impacts • No involvement of the Emergency Services |
| January 2020 | Minor | Nil | Nil |
| February 2020 | Low | Nil | Nil |
| March 2020 | Not detected | Nil | Nil |
| April 2020 | Not detected | Nil | Nil |