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Dissolved oxygen levels at the Darling-Baaka River have dropped to their lowest since April – and locals are worried

The fight for a healthy Darling-Baaka River is becoming a ‘recurring nightmare’ for the communities that depend on it

It’s the latest clash over a river basin in New South Wales, Australia, in an arid land where social, economic and environmental interests collide over water issues.

WaterNSW testing shows drinking supply passes Australian cleanliness guidelines but community remains unconvinced over river management

Huge increase in fish numbers, particularly carp, during floods has lowered dissolved oxygen levels in lower Darling-Baaka River to less than 2mg/L