Goulburn-Murray Water is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water at Lake Nillahcootie after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green algae.
Warning signs will be positioned at major recreational areas around Lake Nillahcootie and will remain in place while high levels of blue-green algae are present.
Lake Nillahcootie will not be closed to the public.
G-MW acting manager of water quality Bianca Atley said people should avoid contact with the water at Lake Nillahcootie due to high levels of blue-green algae, which may contain toxins that are harmful to humans and animals.
“Blue-green algae occur naturally in waterbodies and cannot be removed,” Ms Atley said.
“Characteristic signs of algae contact are skin rashes or itchiness; sore eyes, ears and nose; or if swallowed, nausea or vomiting.”
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