A creek has turned bright green in Melbourne, prompting authorities to warn residents to avoid contact.
The Environmental Protection Authority Victoria received several reports yesterday that Stony Creek at Cruikshank Park in Yarraville was strangely discoloured.
An alert was issued and people were told to avoid contact with the water while the authority investigated.
Today, EPA Victoria revealed the cause of discolouration was likely due to fluorescein, which is sometimes used by plumbers to check connections.
“EPA officers took samples and did onsite testing and found no gas or indication of other chemicals on Friday,” the authority said in a statement.
“Fluorescein is not toxic, but we advise the public to avoid contact as a sensible precaution.”
