Each year from October to April Council monitors and reports on water quality of 22 local swimming areas, including ten ocean beaches, seven lagoon sites and five tidal baths and rock pools.

These sites are monitored for faecal coliforms, which indicate if water is polluted by stormwater or sewage surcharge and if the area is unsafe for swimming.

Results of the beachwatch monitoring are available to keep residents and visitors informed of the water quality and whether to avoid swimming at certain times.

Some coastal swimming sites experience stormwater pollution after rain, we recommend that people avoid swimming for a day after rainfall at coastal beaches, and for up to three days in estuarine areas.

Need More Information?

For more information go to the beachwatch website.

Weekly Beachwatch Results

Results for Week Ending 09 October, 2009