Lake Hood cyanobacteria sampling results for summer 2025-26

Alert-level framework for benthic cyanobacteria

* Green/surveillance mode Total cyanobacteria biovolume less than 0.5mm3/L
* Amber/alert mode Total cyanobacteria biovolume 0.5 to less than 10 mm3/L
* Red/action mode Total cyanobacteria biovolume 10 mm3/L or greater

Sample Date

Sample Location

Total cyanobacteria biovolume (mm3/L)

30/12/2025

Water ski lane

1

18/12/2025

Lake Hood Drive bridge

0.002

11/12/2025

Torbay Ave boat ramp

0.002

28/11/2025

Water ski lane

0.03